Capilla de La Dormida, Historical religious monument in Olmué, Chile.

Capilla de La Dormida is a Catholic temple whose present building dates from 1645, with thick adobe walls, wooden roof trusses and stone foundations. It stands at the foot of Cuesta La Dormida, 17 kilometers west of Olmué, together with its stepped forecourt and an adjacent cemetery.

The original chapel was founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia as a mandatory stop on the royal road between Santiago and Valparaíso. The current building dates from 1645 and served as an important waypoint for traveling pilgrims and merchants.

The chapel and its adjacent cemetery show religious practices and building techniques from Spanish colonial times in central Chile. They offer insight into the daily life of early settlers in this region.

The chapel is reachable by following the road through Cuesta La Dormida within the Valparaíso region. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the terrain is hilly and paths can be uneven.

The chapel lost its importance in 1795 when Governor Ambrosio O'Higgins established a new route through Casablanca Valley. This change in travel paths meant the chapel was largely bypassed and has remained relatively undisturbed since then.