Plan on about 3 h 29 min of driving for the 155-mile (249 km) trip from Algarrobo to Portillo, before any stops.
Full advisory: Chile. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Secondary and mountain roads may be poorly maintained, poorly lit, and may lack guardrails.”
| Distance by road | 155 mi (249 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | F-90-G → E-57 → E-61 → E-773 |
| Regions on the route | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Algarrobo to Portillo: the shape of the trip
F-90-G (21 mi) and E-61 (5 mi) carry about 17% of the 155 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Algarrobo to Portillo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-90-G | 0–21 | 21 | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 21–104 | 83 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| E-57 | 104–108 | 4 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 108–111 | 3 | Valparaíso |
| E-61 | 111–116 | 5 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 116–150 | 34 | Valparaíso |
| E-773 | 150–155 | 5 | Valparaíso |
- Mile 14 of this route: Valparaíso → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 96 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
Stops between Algarrobo and Portillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Laguna Carén (mile 54), Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (mile 103), Museo Arqueológico de Los Andes (mile 109)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna Carén (mile 54), Laguna Piedra Roja (mile 75), Colina Thermal Baths (mile 82), Corazon Thermal Baths (mile 112), Lobo Thermal Baths (mile 118), Río Blanco National Reserve (mile 129)
- Museums and history: Museo y Centro Cultural Presidente Pedro Aguirre Cerda (mile 107), Museo Arqueológico de Los Andes (mile 109)
Laguna Carén
Laguna Carén is a man-made freshwater lagoon and wetland in Pudahuel, west of central Santiago, forming part of Parque Carén, a University of Chile property of about 2,525 acres.
Laguna Piedra Roja
Laguna Piedra Roja is an artificial lagoon in Chicureo, in the Colina commune of Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region.
Colina Thermal Baths
In the north of Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region, the Colina Thermal Baths (Baños de Colina) are hot springs on the Colina River used for both medicinal and tourist purposes.
Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes
Pilgrims come to the Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes in Rinconada, Valparaíso Region, to venerate the relics of Saint Teresa of the Andes, Chile's first saint. The shrine was built to receive thousands of the faithful.
Museo y Centro Cultural Presidente Pedro Aguirre Cerda
In Pocuro, in the commune of Calle Larga, this museum and cultural center occupies the house where President Pedro Aguirre Cerda was born, plus a former agricultural school. Both buildings became national monuments in 1972.
Museo Arqueológico de Los Andes
Opened in 1969 by Carlos Coros, the Los Andes Archaeological Museum occupies a 19th-century house and holds a collection tied to the Aconcagua culture and the Inca civilization.
Corazon Thermal Baths
In Chile's Valparaíso Region, the Corazón Thermal Baths (Baños Corazón) are hot springs whose waters have been used for medicinal purposes.
Lobo Thermal Baths
Thermal springs in Chile's Valparaíso Region, the Lobo Thermal Baths (Baños de Lobo) are used for both therapeutic soaking and tourism.
Río Blanco National Reserve
Río Blanco National Reserve is a protected area in Chile's Valparaíso Region, about 60 kilometers northeast of Santiago.
More drives to Portillo
- Santiago, Chile to Portillo
- El Colorado to Portillo
- Viña del Mar to Portillo
- Valparaíso to Portillo
- Coquimbo to Portillo
- Copiapó to Portillo
From Algarrobo to other places in Chile
- Algarrobo to Reñaca
- Algarrobo to Vicuña
- Algarrobo to Pisco Elqui
- Algarrobo to Valle Nevado
- Algarrobo to Santa Cruz, Chile
- Algarrobo to Malargüe, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Algarrobo to Portillo?
About 3 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 155 miles.
How far is Portillo from Algarrobo by car?
About 155 miles (249 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.
Is it safe to drive from Algarrobo to Portillo?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Algarrobo to Portillo?
In order: F-90-G, E-57, E-61 and E-773. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Algarrobo to Portillo?
Closest to the road: Laguna Carén (lagoon, mile 54, 0.7 mi from the route); Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (convent of discalced carmelite nuns, mile 103, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico de Los Andes (archaeological museum, mile 109, 0.8 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.