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Satellite view of the best driving roads in Chile

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The best driving roads in Chile

All 4 driving roads in Chile on one interactive map, including 1 world icon, each with its route, climb and best seasons.

Roads41 world icon
Combined240 mi386 km of driving
High point4,828 m15,840 ft
Satellite map of Los Caracoles Los Caracoles26 mi · 54 min · 16 hairpinsView the roadbook ›
Satellite map of Carretera Austral, Chile

Carretera Austral

7Chile

74 mi · 2 h 28 min · 616 m summit
Satellite map of Paso Mamuil Malal, Chile

Paso Mamuil Malal

199-CHChile

45 mi · 1 h 31 min · 1,160 m summit
Satellite map of San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama, Chile

San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama

CH-27Chile

95 mi · 3 h 20 min · 4,828 m summit

Collections featuring Chile

World Icons

The world’s most famous driving roads.

101 roads · 3,441 mi

Andes Crossings

Switchbacks and ripio across the South American cordillera

16 roads · 912 mi

Volcano Roads

Drives up, around and into the world’s volcanoes

18 roads · 583 mi

Guides for this region

Nearby countries

Satellite view of Argentina Argentina5 roads · 190 mi Satellite view of Bolivia Bolivia1 road · 55 mi Satellite view of Brazil Brazil3 roads · 84 mi

Driving in Chile: common questions

What is the best driving road in Chile?
Los Caracoles is the place to start. Chile’s most dramatic Andean pass road: back-to-back hairpin switchbacks carved into a near-vertical canyon wall, climbing from the Aconcagua valley to the Cristo Redentor tunnel.
How many great driving roads does Chile have?
4 roads in our catalogue, including 1 world icon, 240 miles of driving in all, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.
When is the best time to drive in Chile?
Most of the roads here are at their best in spring and autumn. Several of the higher routes close over winter, so check the season before a cold-weather trip.
What is the highest road in Chile?
San Pedro de Atacama to Paso de Jama is the highest, climbing to about 4,828 m (15,840 ft).