Yucay to Yumani, Bolivia is about 364 road miles (585 km): roughly 11 h 9 min at the wheel if you don't stop. You cross from Peru into Bolivia at about mile 347, at Kasani.
Full advisory: Peru, Bolivia. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
- Bolivia: “Some vehicles are not well maintained and may not have lights working at night.”
| Total distance | 364 mi (585 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-117 → PE-34B → PU-130 → F2 |
| Border crossing | about mile 347, Peru → Bolivia (Kasani) |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno, La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Bolivia
The route crosses at about mile 347, at Kasani, from Puno into La Paz. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Bolivia (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Bolivia | You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. |
| Entering Peru (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for tourist stays of 90 days or less; border officials set your length of stay. Passport: must be valid for at least 6 months after you enter; you need an entry record, such as a passport stamp, even at remote land crossings. |
| Driving in Peru | A U.S. license works for up to 180 days; an International Driving Permit is suggested. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Bolivia (updated May 07, 2026); U.S. State Department, Peru (updated August 20, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Yucay to Yumani
PE-3S (259 mi) and PE-28B (41 mi) carry about 82% of the 364 miles. The first 347 miles are in Peru; the last 17 are in Bolivia. It runs through 3 regions: Cusco, Puno, La Paz. Of the 9 stops listed below, 9 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Yucay to Yumani
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–41 | 41 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 41–197 | 156 | Cusco, Puno |
| connecting roads | 197–199 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-117 | 199–203 | 4 | Puno |
| local roads | 203–211 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-34B | 211–222 | 11 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 222–259 | 37 | Puno |
| local roads | 259–267 | 8 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 267–333 | 66 | Puno |
| PU-130 | 333–347 | 14 | Puno |
| F2 | 347–353 | 6 | La Paz |
| local roads | 353–364 | 11 | La Paz |
- Mile 133 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
- Mile 347 of this route: Puno → La Paz (international border)
Stops between Yucay and Yumani
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inkariy Museum (mile 8), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 15), Ayamachay (mile 89), Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar» (mile 116), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 176), Pucará (mile 196), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 265), Inca Uyo (mile 277), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 353)
- Museums and history: Inkariy Museum (mile 8), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 15), Ayamachay (mile 89), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 176), Pucará (mile 196), Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno (mile 265), Inca Uyo (mile 277), Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (mile 353)
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Ayamachay
Ayamachay is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Combapata District of Cusco's Canchis Province, above the left bank of the Salcca River near the village of Oroscocha.
Observatorio Astronómico «María Luisa Aguilar»
Run by the National University of San Marcos, this astronomical observatory serves both educational and tourism purposes and sits at an altitude of 4,027 meters.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno
On Puno's Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo was built between 1669 and 1757, with a mestizo Baroque stone facade blending Andean and European art.
Inca Uyo
Near the Church of Santo Domingo in lakeside Chucuito, Inca Uyo is a rectangular walled enclosure of cut stone holding carved, mushroom-shaped stones. Its original purpose is still debated; Peru declared it national cultural heritage in 2001.
Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana
In the town of Copacabana, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana is a 17th-century Catholic shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Candles of Copacabana, patroness of Bolivia.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Yucay to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 11 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 364 miles.
What is the driving distance from Yucay to Yumani, Bolivia?
About 364 miles (585 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Where does the Yucay to Yumani drive cross the border?
At about mile 347, from Peru into Bolivia, at Kasani.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Yucay into Bolivia?
No visa needed for tourism or business if you stay less than 90 days in a year. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You need both an International Driving Permit and your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated May 07, 2026.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Yucay to Yumani drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Yucay to Yumani?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S, PU-117, PE-34B, PU-130 and F2. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Yucay and Yumani?
Closest to the road: Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 8, 0.1 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 15, 0.1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana (church, mile 353, 0.1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.