El Colorado to Portillo is about 123 road miles (198 km): roughly 3 h 14 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: “Driving in Chile is relatively safe.”
| Distance by road | 123 mi (198 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | G-21 → E-57 → E-61 → E-773 |
| Regions on the route | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving El Colorado to Portillo: the shape of the trip
G-21 (21 mi) and E-61 (7 mi) carry about 23% of the 123 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from El Colorado to Portillo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-21 | 1–22 | 21 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 22–35 | 13 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| connecting roads | 35–36 | 1 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 36–72 | 36 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 72–73 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| E-57 | 73–76 | 3 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 76–78 | 2 | Valparaíso |
| E-61 | 78–85 | 7 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 85–119 | 34 | Valparaíso |
| E-773 | 119–123 | 4 | Valparaíso |
- Mile 63 of this route: Región Metropolitana de Santiago → Valparaíso (region line)
Places worth a stop between El Colorado and Portillo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (mile 71)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna Piedra Roja (mile 43), Colina Thermal Baths (mile 50), Lobo Thermal Baths (mile 86), Río Blanco National Reserve (mile 97)
- Museums and history: Museo de Cera de Las Condes (mile 25), Museo de Química y Farmacia Profesor César Leyton Caravagno (mile 31)
National Astronomical Observatory
On Cerro Calán in Las Condes, Chile's National Astronomical Observatory is owned and operated by the University of Chile's Department of Astronomy.
Museo de Cera de Las Condes
Wax figures fill the Museo de Cera de Las Condes, a public museum that opened in July 2019 inside Parque Los Dominicos in the Las Condes district of Santiago.
Teatro Municipal de Las Condes
Below the Las Condes Civic Center in Santiago's El Golf district, the Teatro Municipal de Las Condes has a raked hall seating 646, plus 108 seats over the orchestra pit.
Museo de Química y Farmacia Profesor César Leyton Caravagno
Created in 1951 at the University of Chile, this museum on Merced Street in Santiago preserves the history of chemistry and pharmacy, starting from the look of old-time apothecaries.
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.
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
- Viña del Mar to Portillo
- Valparaíso to Portillo
- Algarrobo to Portillo
- Coquimbo to Portillo
- Copiapó to Portillo
From El Colorado to other places in Chile
- El Colorado to Algarrobo
- El Colorado to Quintay
- El Colorado to Reñaca
- El Colorado to Vicuña
- El Colorado to Pisco Elqui
- El Colorado to Punta de Choros
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from El Colorado to Portillo?
About 3 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 123 miles.
What is the driving distance from El Colorado to Portillo?
About 123 miles (198 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the El Colorado to Portillo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from El Colorado to Portillo use?
In order: G-21, 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 El Colorado to Portillo?
Closest to the road: National Astronomical Observatory (astronomical observatory, mile 25, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal de Las Condes (theater, mile 30, 2 mi from the route); Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes (convent of discalced carmelite nuns, mile 71, 0.5 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.