Culture, heritage & faithSantuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes
One of Chile’s most visited sanctuaries, in Auco. An accessible, low-effort visit among gardens.
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Los Andes Province
Rinconada
◉ Home to the Sanctuary of Saint Teresa of the Andes in Auco, one of the…
What to do in Rinconada?
Rinconada holds the valley's highest-traffic attraction —the Santa Teresa de Los Andes Shrine (Auco), with over 500,000 visitors a year— plus the entertainment and lodging of Hotel del Valle · Enjoy Casino. It is the sub-destination for faith tourism and for visitors seeking full-service lodging.
Location
Geography & access
Terrain
A valley comuna west of Los Andes, the Auco area at the foot of the hills; agricultural plain.
Recommended season
Year-round; absolute peak at the Santa Teresa feast (July 13) — arrive very early.
By car
From Los Andes ~8 km / 12 min to Auco on a signposted road; from Santiago ~93 km, 1h15. Ample parking (key during feast days).
By public transport
Bus to Los Andes + minibus/shared taxi to Auco (~10 min, CLP 500–800). In July there are direct buses from Santiago for the feast.
Distances and times to key valley points
| To | Distance · time (car) |
|---|---|
| Los Andes | 8 km · 12 min |
| San Felipe | ~22 km · 25 min |
| San Esteban | 11 km · 14 min |
| Portillo | 67 km · 1:20 |
Source: O-D matrix · Accesibilidad y Rutas · Valle de Aconcagua v3 (Jun 2026). Public transport: +30–60% for connections and waits.
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