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The 7 Best Day Trips from Viña del Mar

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 7 good day trips from Viña del Mar, Chile, led by Santiago, Puente Alto, Rancagua. The closest is Villa Alemana, about 25 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Viña del Mar at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Santiago	97 km SE	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Puente Alto	112 km SE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Rancagua	148 km SE	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Colina	84 km E	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Lampa	69 km SE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Villa Alemana	17 km E	25 min	Half-day trip
San Antonio	64 km S	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Viña del Mar

1
Santiago, Chile
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Viña del Mar3 hr round trip
Known for Bandera Bicentenario.
Also nearby: Maipú, Ñuñoa, San Bernardo, Peñalolén, Quilicura, La Pintana, Renca, Lo Prado.
2
Puente Alto, Chile
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Viña del Mar3 hr 30 min round trip
3
Rancagua, Chile
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Viña del Mar4 hr 40 min round trip
4
Colina, Chile
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Viña del Mar2 hr 40 min round trip
5
Lampa, Chile
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-east of Viña del Mar2 hr 40 min round trip
6
Villa Alemana, Chile
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car17 km east of Viña del Mar50 min round trip
7
San Antonio, Chile
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south of Viña del Mar2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Viña del Mar to Santiago

A realistic pace for Santiago, 97 km from Viña del Mar. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Viña del Mar
10:00Arrive in Santiago (1 hr 30 min drive)
10:15Bandera Bicentenario
12:15Lunch
13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Santiago
16:00Head back to Viña del Mar
17:30Home in Viña del Mar

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Viña del Mar?: The best day trips from Viña del Mar are Santiago, Puente Alto, Rancagua, Colina, Lampa. The closest is Villa Alemana, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Viña del Mar?: Villa Alemana is the closest, 17 km east of Viña del Mar, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Viña del Mar?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Viña del Mar: Villa Alemana (25 min).
What is the biggest city near Viña del Mar for a day out?: Santiago is the largest city in day-trip range, 97 km south-east of Viña del Mar and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Viña del Mar?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Rancagua at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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