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San Esteban

Valparaiso, Chile · South America

About San Esteban

San Esteban sits on the route: 10 minutes from Los Andes, 48km from Paso de los Libertadores (Cristo Redentor).

San Esteban is a town located in Valparaiso, Chile. With a population of 17,090, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, San Esteban sits in Chile, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Santiago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Esteban to your route.

About San Esteban

San Esteban ("St. Stephen" in Spanish) is a city and commune in the Los Andes Province of central Chile's Valparaíso Region. The commune spans an area of 1,361.6 km2 (526 sq mi).

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Where is San Esteban located?

San Esteban is located in Valparaiso, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -32.7987 latitude, -70.5807 longitude.

What is the population of San Esteban?

San Esteban has a population of approximately 17,090 people, making it a town in Chile.

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Quick Information

Population
17,090
Continent
South America
Country
Chile
Region
Valparaiso
Timezone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-32.7987, -70.5807

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Chile

Police
133
Ambulance
131
Fire
132
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from San Esteban

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

tunnel

Cristo Redentor Tunnel

3.08-kilometre binational road tunnel at about 3,175 metres carrying Ruta 60 under the Andes into Argentina.

47 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Paso de los Libertadores (Cristo Redentor)

The main Andean crossing between Argentina and Chile climbing to 3,832 meters past the famous Christ the Redeemer statue.

48 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Paso Internacional Los Libertadores

Main Chile–Argentina border crossing on Ruta 60, approached from Chile by the Los Caracoles hairpin ascent.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Aconcagua

The highest peak in the Western Hemisphere at 6,961 meters, a bucket-list mountaineering challenge in the Andes near Mendoza.

56 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Aconcagua Provincial Park

Park around the 6,961-metre Aconcagua, the highest peak outside Asia, with a viewpoint and trailhead beside RN7 near Puente del Inca.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near San Esteban

  • 47 kmCristo Redentor Tunnel3.08-kilometre binational road tunnel at about 3,175 metres carrying Ruta 60 under the Andes into Argentina.
  • 48 kmPaso de los Libertadores (Cristo Redentor)The main Andean crossing between Argentina and Chile climbing to 3,832 meters past the famous Christ the Redeemer statue.
  • 48 kmPaso Internacional Los LibertadoresMain Chile–Argentina border crossing on Ruta 60, approached from Chile by the Los Caracoles hairpin ascent.
  • 70 kmSan Cristóbal Hill, SantiagoA metropolitan park hill with a funicular to the summit offering panoramic views of Santiago and the snow-capped Andes behind it.
  • 73 kmRuta 5 (Chilean Pan-American Highway)Chile's 3,364-kilometre north-south trunk road from Arica to Quellón, the spine of most long-distance drives.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Esteban.

Los Andes

🇨🇱 Chile

4 km awayPop. 63,009

Calle Larga

🇨🇱 Chile

8 km awayPop. 13,366

San Felipe

🇨🇱 Chile

15 km awayPop. 59,294

Putaendo

🇨🇱 Chile

23 km awayPop. 15,361

Panquehue

🇨🇱 Chile

24 km awayPop. 6,837

Llaillay

🇨🇱 Chile

35 km awayPop. 22,659

Tiltil

🇨🇱 Chile

45 km awayPop. 19,312

Colina

🇨🇱 Chile

46 km awayPop. 146,207

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