The Wayro route from Curicó to Tunuyán, Argentina is 357 miles (574 km), about 7 h 33 min of driving without stops. You cross from Chile into Argentina at about mile 209, at the Cristo Redentor crossing.
Full advisory: Chile, Argentina. Advisory issued: Chile August 19, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Chile: “Driving in Chile is relatively safe.”
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Total distance | 357 mi (574 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | E-57 → E-61 → RN7 → RN40 |
| Border crossing | about mile 209, Chile → Argentina (the Cristo Redentor crossing) |
| Regions on the route | Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Mendoza |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Crossing from Chile into Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 209, at the Cristo Redentor crossing, from Valparaíso into Mendoza. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| Entering Chile (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for 90 days or less on a tourist passport; you get a Tourist Card valid for up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for your whole stay. |
| Driving in Chile | A valid U.S. license works for the length of your tourist permit, usually 90 days. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| 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, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Chile (updated July 02, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
Driving Curicó to Tunuyán: the shape of the trip
RN7 (113 mi) and RN40 (35 mi) carry about 41% of the 357 miles. The first 209 miles are in Chile; the last 148 are in Argentina. It runs through 5 regions: Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso, Mendoza. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Curicó to Tunuyán: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–124 | 124 | Maule, Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 124–126 | 2 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 126–162 | 36 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| E-57 | 162–166 | 4 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 166–168 | 2 | Valparaíso |
| E-61 | 168–174 | 6 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 174–209 | 35 | Valparaíso |
| RN7 | 209–322 | 113 | Mendoza |
| RN40 | 322–357 | 35 | Mendoza |
- 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 153 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
- Mile 209 of this route: Valparaíso → Mendoza (international border)
Places worth a stop between Curicó and Tunuyán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Christ the Redeemer of the Andes (mile 209)
- Nature and outdoors: Chinese Garden, Santiago de Chile (mile 117), Laguna Piedra Roja (mile 133), Colina Thermal Baths (mile 140), Cacheuta Spa (mile 304)
- Museums and history: Pukara of La Compañía (mile 76), Museo de Anatomía (mile 121)
- With kids: Fantasilandia (mile 118)
Teatro Municipal de San Fernando
Teatro Municipal de San Fernando is a public theater in the commune of San Fernando, Colchagua Province, in Chile's Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Region.
Pukara of La Compañía
On the hill above the village of La Compañía, in Graneros, this site holds remains of a Promaucae fortress later used by the Incas, the southernmost surviving Inca structure.
Chinese Garden, Santiago de Chile
On an islet on the south side of Parque O'Higgins in central Santiago, the Chinese Garden is a traditional Chinese-style garden.
Fantasilandia
Opened in 1978, Fantasilandia is an amusement park set in a corner of O'Higgins Park in Santiago.
Museo de Anatomía
Museo de Anatomía is a museum that belongs to the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Chile.
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.
Christ the Redeemer of the Andes
High in the Andes at 3,832 meters on the Argentina–Chile border, Christ the Redeemer of the Andes was unveiled on March 13, 1904, to mark the peaceful settlement of a border dispute between the two countries.
Cacheuta Spa
At Cacheuta, on the Mendoza River in the Andes foothills, Cacheuta Spa is a bathing complex built around natural hot springs, along the old road from Mendoza toward the Uspallata Pass and Chile.
More drives to Tunuyán
- San Juan, Argentina to Tunuyán
- La Rioja to Tunuyán
- Viña del Mar to Tunuyán, Argentina
- Rancagua to Tunuyán, Argentina
- Concepción, Chile to Tunuyán, Argentina
More drives from Curicó
- 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 is the drive from Curicó to Tunuyán, Argentina?
About 7 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 357 miles.
How far is Tunuyán, Argentina from Curicó by car?
About 357 miles (574 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 Curicó to Tunuyán drive cross the border?
At about mile 209, from Chile into Argentina, at the Cristo Redentor crossing.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Curicó into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Curicó to Tunuyán, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Curicó to Tunuyán?
In order: E-57, E-61, RN7 and RN40. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Curicó and Tunuyán?
Closest to the road: Teatro Municipal de San Fernando (theater, mile 35, 1 mi from the route); Fantasilandia (amusement park, mile 118, 1 mi from the route); Christ the Redeemer of the Andes (statue, mile 209, 0.9 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.