Timeline
06:00
Drive up the gravel road to the pass. The view into Chile and Argentina is breath-taking early in the morning.
07:40
Arrive at the viewpoint for sunrise at 07:40. The sun rises toward the east, illuminating the peaks.
08:10
Stay for the golden light which starts about 17:15. Wait for the warm glow to hit the landscape.
Local tip
The pass road is gravel. Rent a car for 1 or 2 days from Santiago (US$30 per day fee) to get here.
Check before you go
- Check the car rental route and availability in Santiago.
- The pass is a detour from the tunnel; ensure your vehicle is suitable for gravel roads.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Santiago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).