Algarrobo to Vicuña is about 337 road miles (542 km): roughly 6 h 60 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Chile. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Use caution when walking or driving at night, especially if alone.”
| Distance | 337 mi (542 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | F-90-G → F-50 → D-201 |
| Regions on the route | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Coquimbo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Algarrobo to Vicuña
F-90-G (21 mi) and F-50 (15 mi) carry about 11% of the 337 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Coquimbo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Algarrobo and Vicuña
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-90-G | 0–21 | 21 | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 21–29 | 8 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 29–30 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| F-50 | 30–45 | 15 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 45–47 | 2 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 47–71 | 24 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 71–74 | 3 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 74–296 | 222 | Valparaíso, Coquimbo |
| connecting roads | 296–297 | 1 | Coquimbo |
| local roads | 297–309 | 12 | Coquimbo |
| connecting roads | 309–310 | 1 | Coquimbo |
| D-201 | 310–314 | 4 | Coquimbo |
| local roads | 314–337 | 23 | Coquimbo |
- Mile 14 of this route: Valparaíso → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 25 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
- Mile 127 of this route: Valparaíso → Coquimbo (region line)
What to see on the way from Algarrobo to Vicuña
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Histórico-Arqueológico de Quillota (mile 65), Parque Japonés de La Serena (mile 296), Museo Histórico Gabriel González Videla (mile 296)
- Nature and outdoors: La Campana National Park (mile 63), Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park (mile 238), Parque Japonés de La Serena (mile 296)
- Museums and history: Museo Palmira Romano (mile 57), Museo Histórico-Arqueológico de Quillota (mile 65), Museo Cardenal Jorge Medina Estévez (mile 291), Museo Histórico Gabriel González Videla (mile 296)
Viña Casas del Bosque
Founded in 1993 in the Casablanca Valley, Viña Casas del Bosque is a winery growing cool-climate grapes like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, with restaurants Tanino and Casa Mirador on site.
Teatro Pompeya
Teatro Pompeya is a theater on Paseo Latorre in the city of Villa Alemana, in Chile's Valparaíso Region.
Museo Palmira Romano
Run by the municipality of Limache in the Valparaíso Region, the Museo Palmira Romano is a museum listed in Chile's museum registry.
La Campana National Park
In Chile's coastal range northwest of Santiago, La Campana National Park protects the Chilean palm that Charles Darwin studied on his 1834 visit. Trails climb toward Cerro La Campana, and the park also holds petroglyphs and the Salto La Cortadera waterfall.
Museo Histórico-Arqueológico de Quillota
Quillota's history and archaeology museum occupies the Casa Colonial, a building declared a National Monument, in the city of Quillota.
Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park
Near Ovalle in Chile's semi-arid north, Fray Jorge National Park shelters a fog-fed forest of species typical of southern Chile, such as olivillo and canelo. A short marked loop trail winds through it, and the park is a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Museo Cardenal Jorge Medina Estévez
Set behind the main altar of the Third Millennium Cross on El Vigía hill in Coquimbo, this museum is named for the Chilean cardinal Jorge Medina Estévez.
Parque Japonés de La Serena
Opened in 1994, La Serena's Japanese Park (Parque Jardín del Corazón) is a Japan-themed garden with plant and animal species from that country.
Museo Histórico Gabriel González Videla
Facing the Plaza de Armas in La Serena, this history museum honors former Chilean president Gabriel González Videla, a native of the city, and shows permanent exhibits including works by Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró.
When you get to Vicuña
Entomological and Natural History Museum of Vicuña
Opened in 1994, this private museum in Vicuña holds about 26,000 specimens, mostly insects, mollusks and birds, from Chile and other parts of Latin America, along with fossils.
More drives to Vicuña
- Copiapó to Vicuña
- Caldera to Vicuña
- Reñaca to Vicuña
- Valparaíso to Vicuña
- Viña del Mar to Vicuña
- Santiago, Chile to Vicuña
From Algarrobo to other places in Chile
- Algarrobo to Reñaca
- Algarrobo to Pisco Elqui
- Algarrobo to Valle Nevado
- Algarrobo to Portillo
- Algarrobo to Santa Cruz, Chile
- Algarrobo to Malargüe, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Algarrobo to Vicuña?
About 6 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 337 miles.
How far is Vicuña from Algarrobo by car?
About 337 miles (542 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 Vicuña?
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 Vicuña?
In order: F-90-G, F-50 and D-201. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Algarrobo to Vicuña?
Closest to the road: Museo Histórico-Arqueológico de Quillota (museum, mile 65, 1 mi from the route); Parque Japonés de La Serena (park, mile 296, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Histórico Gabriel González Videla (history museum, mile 296, 0.3 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.