Curicó to Punta de Choros is about 482 road miles (776 km): roughly 9 h 41 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: “Secondary and mountain roads may be poorly maintained, poorly lit, and may lack guardrails.”
| Total distance | 482 mi (776 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | D-110-C |
| Regions on the route | Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Coquimbo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Curicó–Punta de Choros drive in a few lines
D-110-C (25 mi) carries about 5% of the 482 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Coquimbo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Curicó to Punta de Choros
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–456 | 456 | Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Coquimbo |
| connecting roads | 456–457 | 1 | Coquimbo |
| D-110-C | 457–482 | 25 | Coquimbo |
- Mile 13 of this route: Maule → Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins (region line)
- Mile 84 of this route: Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
- Mile 240 of this route: Valparaíso → Coquimbo (region line)
Places worth a stop between Curicó and Punta de Choros
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 48), St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo (mile 109), Planetario Chile (mile 119), Museo Infantil (mile 119), Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral, La Serena (mile 410)
- Nature and outdoors: La Campana National Park (mile 180), Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park (mile 351)
- Museums and history: Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo (mile 48), St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo (mile 109), Open Air Museum San Miguel (mile 116), Planetario Chile (mile 119), Museo Infantil (mile 119), Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral, La Serena (mile 410)
Basílica de Santa Ana, Rengo
A Catholic church in the city of Rengo, the Basílica de Santa Ana is one of Chile's nine minor basilicas, with roots going back to the colonial period.
Teatro Regional Lucho Gatica
In Rancagua, Teatro Regional Lucho Gatica is a theater devoted to the performing arts.
St. Bernard Cathedral, San Bernardo
Beside the Plaza de Armas of San Bernardo in metropolitan Santiago, St. Bernard Cathedral is the main Catholic church and seat of the Diocese of San Bernardo.
Open Air Museum San Miguel
More than sixty urban art murals and mosaics cover apartment walls, houses, benches and kiosks in Villa San Miguel, forming this open-air museum in the San Miguel commune, south of Santiago.
Planetario Chile
Also known as the Planetario Usach, Planetario Chile is on the University of Santiago de Chile campus in Estación Central, Santiago.
Museo Infantil
Located in Santiago's Parque Quinta Normal, the Museo Infantil is a museum run by a private corporation that promotes science and technology.
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.
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.
Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral, La Serena
Also called La Serena Cathedral, this is the seat of the Archdiocese of La Serena, standing on the northeastern corner of the Plaza de Armas at Los Carrera and Cordovez streets.
More drives to Punta de Choros
- Vicuña to Punta de Choros
- Reñaca to Punta de Choros
- Valparaíso to Punta de Choros
- Viña del Mar to Punta de Choros
- Santiago, Chile to Punta de Choros
- El Colorado to Punta de Choros
From Curicó to other places in Chile
- Curicó to El Colorado
- Curicó to Valle Nevado
- Curicó to Los Andes
- Curicó to Algarrobo
- Curicó to Quintay
- Curicó to Reñaca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Curicó to Punta de Choros?
About 9 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 482 miles.
How far is Punta de Choros from Curicó by car?
About 482 miles (776 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 Curicó to Punta de Choros?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Curicó to Punta de Choros?
Closest to the road: Planetario Chile (history museum, mile 119, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Infantil (museum, mile 119, 0.6 mi from the route); Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral, La Serena (cathedral, mile 410, 0.4 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.