The Wayro route from Vicuña to Quintay is 326 miles (525 km), about 6 h 60 min of driving without stops.
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.”
| Distance | 326 mi (525 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | D-201 → F-800 |
| Regions on the route | Coquimbo, Valparaíso |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Vicuña–Quintay drive in a few lines
F-800 (14 mi) and D-201 (4 mi) carry about 6% of the 326 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Coquimbo, Valparaíso. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Vicuña to Quintay
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–23 | 23 | Coquimbo |
| D-201 | 23–27 | 4 | Coquimbo |
| local roads | 27–263 | 236 | Coquimbo, Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 263–265 | 2 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 265–305 | 40 | Valparaíso |
| connecting roads | 305–306 | 1 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 306–311 | 5 | Valparaíso |
| F-800 | 311–325 | 14 | Valparaíso |
| local roads | 325–326 | 1 | Valparaíso |
- Mile 211 of this route: Coquimbo → Valparaíso (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Vicuña and Quintay
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Arqueológico, La Serena (mile 40), Lighthouse of La Serena (mile 41), Museo Histórico de Placilla (mile 307)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosque de Fray Jorge National Park (mile 99), La Campana National Park (mile 273), Balneario Las Salinas (mile 301), Lago Peñuelas National Reserve (mile 311)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico, La Serena (mile 40), Lighthouse of La Serena (mile 41), Museo Histórico de Placilla (mile 307)
Museo Arqueológico, La Serena
Founded on April 3, 1943, as a municipal museum, La Serena's Archaeological Museum focuses on local prehistory and archaeology and sits in the city center.
Lighthouse of La Serena
The Monumental Lighthouse of La Serena stands on the Avenida del Mar and is one of the most recognizable structures in the city.
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.
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.
Teatro Pompeya
Teatro Pompeya is a theater on Paseo Latorre in the city of Villa Alemana, in Chile's Valparaíso Region.
Balneario Las Salinas
Balneario Las Salinas is a beach in Viña del Mar, in Chile's Valparaíso Region, lying just north of the neighborhood of the same name.
Teatro Municipal
Teatro Municipal de Viña del Mar is a heritage building in Viña del Mar, in Chile's Valparaíso Region, facing Plaza Vergara.
Museo Histórico de Placilla
About 14 km from Valparaíso, the Museo Histórico de Placilla opened in August 2009 under the Placilla Cultural Center and is the only museum in the Placilla de Peñuelas area.
Lago Peñuelas National Reserve
Chile's Lago Peñuelas National Reserve surrounds Peñuelas Lake, a freshwater reservoir that supplies drinking water to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar.
More drives to Quintay
- Reñaca to Quintay
- Coquimbo to Quintay
- La Serena to Quintay
- Punta de Choros to Quintay
- Copiapó to Quintay
- Caldera to Quintay
From Vicuña to other places in Chile
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Vicuña to Quintay?
About 6 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 326 miles.
How far is Quintay from Vicuña by car?
About 326 miles (525 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 Vicuña to Quintay?
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 Vicuña to Quintay use?
In order: D-201 and F-800. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Vicuña to Quintay?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico, La Serena (museum, mile 40, 0.2 mi from the route); Lighthouse of La Serena (lighthouse, mile 41, 1 mi from the route); Museo Histórico de Placilla (archaeological museum, mile 307, 0.7 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.