San Felipe de Aconcagua Province

San Felipe is a city in the Aconcagua region situated along the Aconcagua River, surrounded by farmland and mountains in central Chile. The settlement sits at about 654 meters elevation.

The city was established in 1740 as Villa de San Felipe el Real under orders from Spanish King Felipe V. José Antonio Manso de Velasco carried out the founding of this settlement.

The Museum of Historical Aconcagua holds regional artifacts and documents that show how the Aconcagua Valley developed over time. The exhibits tell stories of the people who lived and worked in this area.

The city connects to Santiago by highway and has regular bus services to Valparaíso and other Chilean cities. The transport links make it straightforward to reach the area or travel onward.

The region is known for wine production, as the Aconcagua Valleys provide ideal conditions for grape cultivation. Visitors can see how this agricultural tradition shapes the local economy and landscape.

Location: Valparaíso Region

Capital city: San Felipe

Elevation above the sea: 1,078 m

Website: http://gobernacionsanfelipe.gov.cl

GPS coordinates: -32.70000,-70.75000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43