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San José de Maipo

Santiago Metropolitan, Chile · South America

About San José de Maipo

San José de Maipo sits on the route: 25 minutes from Pirque, 35km from San Cristóbal Hill, Santiago.

San José de Maipo is a town located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile. With a population of 18,189, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, San José de Maipo 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 José de Maipo to your route.

About San José de Maipo

San José de Maipo is the name of a commune in Chile and the city within it, located in Cordillera Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, some 48 kilometers south-east of capital Santiago, bordered on the east by Argentina which lies across the Andes.

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Where is San José de Maipo located?

San José de Maipo is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -33.6391 latitude, -70.3532 longitude.

What is the population of San José de Maipo?

San José de Maipo has a population of approximately 18,189 people, making it a town in Chile.

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Quick Information

Population
18,189
Continent
South America
Country
Chile
Region
Santiago Metropolitan
Timezone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-33.6391, -70.3532

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Chile

Police
133
Ambulance
131
Fire
132
Driving side
right
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South AmericaChileSantiago MetropolitanTown

Worth the detour from San José de Maipo

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Fantasilandia

Chile's most popular amusement park in Santiago's Parque O'Higgins with rides for all ages.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

San Cristóbal Hill, Santiago

A metropolitan park hill with a funicular to the summit offering panoramic views of Santiago and the snow-capped Andes behind it.

35 km · about 40 min drive

historic highway

Ruta 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Sewell

A UNESCO-listed copper company town clinging to a 2,000 m Andean slope with no streets, only painted timber buildings linked by staircases. Reached on booked guided tours from Rancagua.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near San José de Maipo

  • 35 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.
  • 36 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 José de Maipo.

Pirque

🇨🇱 Chile

20 km awayPop. 26,521

Puente Alto

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21 km awayPop. 568,106

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🇨🇱 Chile

25 km awayPop. 241,599

La Pintana

🇨🇱 Chile

27 km awayPop. 201,178

Villa Presidente Frei

🇨🇱 Chile

29 km awayPop. 15,000

Ñuñoa

🇨🇱 Chile

30 km awayPop. 255,823

San Bernardo

🇨🇱 Chile

33 km awayPop. 249,858

Providencia

🇨🇱 Chile

33 km away

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