Plan on about 2 h 2 min of driving for the 78-mile (125 km) trip from Los Andes to El Colorado, before any stops.
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 | 78 mi (125 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | E-57 → G-21 |
| Regions on the route | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Los Andes to El Colorado drive plays out
G-21 (20 mi) and E-57 (4 mi) carry about 31% of the 78 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Los Andes and El Colorado
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| E-57 | 1–5 | 4 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 6–55 | 49 | Valparaíso, Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| G-21 | 55–75 | 20 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
| local roads | 75–78 | 3 | Región Metropolitana de Santiago |
- Mile 15 of this route: Valparaíso → Región Metropolitana de Santiago (region line)
Where to stop on the way to El Colorado
- Nature and outdoors: Colina Thermal Baths (mile 27), Laguna Piedra Roja (mile 35), Rosaleda del Parque Araucano (mile 50), Apoquindo Waterfall (mile 58)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de Medicina Dr Enrique Laval (mile 46), Museo de Artes Decorativas (Santiago de Chile) (mile 46), Museo de Cera de Las Condes (mile 52)
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.
Laguna Piedra Roja
Laguna Piedra Roja is an artificial lagoon in Chicureo, in the Colina commune of Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region.
Museo Nacional de Medicina Dr Enrique Laval
The Museo Nacional de Medicina Dr. Enrique Laval is a museum in the Independencia commune of Santiago, Chile.
Museo de Artes Decorativas (Santiago de Chile)
The Museum of Decorative Arts is housed in the Recoleta Dominica Heritage Center, on the grounds of the Recoleta Dominica church and convent.
Rosaleda del Parque Araucano
Inside Santiago's Parque Araucano, this 2,000-square-meter rose garden displays a range of rose species and varieties.
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.
Santuario de la Naturaleza El Arrayán
El Arrayán Nature Sanctuary (Santuario de la Naturaleza El Arrayán) is a privately owned protected area open to the public in the Lo Barnechea commune of Santiago.
Apoquindo Waterfall
Fed by snowmelt from Cerro San Ramón and Cerro Provincia, Apoquindo Waterfall lies in Aguas de Ramón Natural Park on the east side of Santiago, near Apoquindo.
More drives to El Colorado
- Santiago, Chile to El Colorado
- Valparaíso to El Colorado
- Viña del Mar to El Colorado
- Coquimbo to El Colorado
- La Serena to El Colorado
- Copiapó to El Colorado
From Los Andes to other places in Chile
- Los Andes to Reñaca
- Los Andes to Valle Nevado
- Los Andes to Quintay
- Los Andes to Algarrobo
- Los Andes to Vicuña
- Los Andes to Pisco Elqui
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Los Andes to El Colorado?
About 2 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 78 miles.
What is the driving distance from Los Andes to El Colorado?
About 78 miles (125 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 Los Andes to El Colorado drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Los Andes to El Colorado?
In order: E-57 and G-21. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Los Andes and El Colorado?
Closest to the road: Museo Nacional de Medicina Dr Enrique Laval (history museum, mile 46, 2 mi from the route); Rosaleda del Parque Araucano (rose garden, mile 50, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Cera de Las Condes (museum, mile 52, 2 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.