Autódromo Internacional de Codegua
Autódromo Internacional de Codegua at a glance
- Location
- Codegua, O'Higgins Region (Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins)
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 4.6 km (2.858 mi)
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2014
- Owner
- Private consortium (Luis Toledo, Pedro Ortiz, Mauricio Barrios and Juan Pablo Morales)
- Address
- Codegua
- Phone
- +56 2 2594 7516
Track map and layout
Autódromo Internacional de Codegua (conocido localmente como AIC) sits in the O'Higgins Region roughly 18 km northeast of Rancagua and 72 km south of Santiago, designed by architect Juan Pablo Morales as a modern, purpose-built permanent circuit close to the capital. The northern portion, including the pits, grandstand and race control, opened first in May 2014, with the full course completed later that year in November. The facility is designed with multiple configuration options, including a full circuit plus sectional north and south layouts, giving it flexibility for both national championship rounds and club-level events.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 4.60 km | 4.600 km; completed November 2014 |
| North/south sectional circuits | — | shorter configurations used for club and testing days |
Events and race weekends
Codegua's highest-profile moment came in 2014 when Argentina's Súper TC 2000 touring car championship raced there, with Esteban Guerrieri setting the circuit's fastest recorded lap. Since then the venue has functioned mainly as a home for Chilean national motorsport categories and private test and club days, without a confirmed recurring international date.
Getting there and parking
The circuit lies just off Ruta 5, the main highway linking Santiago and Rancagua, reached via Route 145 toward 'Recinto Jamboree' and then Route 15 signposted for La Leonera and Codegua, making it a straightforward drive of a little over an hour from the capital.
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) · about 80 min drive
There is no rail or scheduled bus service directly to the circuit; a rental car or taxi from Rancagua or Santiago is the practical way to get there.
Hotels and camping near Autódromo Internacional de Codegua
Codegua itself has limited accommodation, with the closest options in the small town and a wider range of hotels in nearby Rancagua, the regional capital about 18 km away, or in Santiago for visitors preferring a day trip.
Where to look
Codegua/La Leonera (limited, closest to the circuit); Rancagua (wider choice, about 18 km away); Santiago (widest choice, about 72 km away).
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
The circuit is used for Chilean national racing categories, private testing and club track days on its various configurations; no dedicated public tourist track-day operator was verified from available sources.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Súper TC 2000 (2014) | 1:54.403 | Esteban Guerrieri | Toyota Corolla XI | 2014 |
Spectator guide
As a national-level facility rather than a major international venue, Codegua's spectator infrastructure is modest, centred on a grandstand near the pits and race control on the circuit's northern section.
Seating
Grandstand seating near the pit straight and race control building.
Weather
- Dec-Feb (summer): warm and dry, highs typically around 28-32°C
- Jun-Aug (winter): cool and wetter, highs typically around 14-16°C
History of Autódromo Internacional de Codegua
A modern circuit built for central Chile
Autódromo Internacional de Codegua was conceived by four entrepreneurs, Luis Toledo, Pedro Ortiz, Mauricio Barrios and Juan Pablo Morales, who wanted a fully functional, modern racing circuit within easy reach of Santiago. Planning began around 2009, with construction starting in earnest in 2012 on a site in the O'Higgins Region near the small town of Codegua, about 18 km from Rancagua and roughly 72 km south of the capital. Architect Juan Pablo Morales, one of the project's own backers, drew up the circuit's layout.
Opening in stages
The project reached completion in stages during 2014: the circuit's northern section, including the pit and paddock complex, grandstand and race control tower, opened first in May, with the full course finished that November. This staged build allowed the venue to begin hosting events even before the entire layout was ready, and gave Chile a genuinely modern, purpose-built permanent circuit for the first time in decades, distinct from the country's older, largely dormant tracks.
International attention and today's role
Codegua's biggest moment on the international stage came almost immediately, when Argentina's Súper TC 2000 touring car championship brought its cars to the circuit in 2014, with Esteban Guerrieri setting the fastest lap of the weekend. That level of international visibility has not been sustained in the years since, and the circuit's role today centres on domestic Chilean racing series, private testing and club-level track days on its various sectional and full-course configurations, serving as one of the country's principal modern racing facilities within reach of Santiago.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Autódromo Internacional de Codegua?+
The full circuit measures 4.600 km (2.858 miles); the exact turn count has not been consistently confirmed across sources.
When did the circuit open?+
The northern section, with the pits and grandstand, opened in May 2014, and the full course was completed in November 2014.
Has international racing visited Codegua?+
Yes. Argentina's Súper TC 2000 touring car championship raced there in 2014, with Esteban Guerrieri setting the circuit's fastest lap, though no recurring international date has followed since.
How do you get to the circuit from Santiago?+
It's about an 80-minute drive south from Santiago via Ruta 5 and local roads through Route 145 and Route 15; there is no direct rail or scheduled bus service.
Where do visitors stay near the circuit?+
Accommodation directly in Codegua is limited; most visitors stay in nearby Rancagua, about 18 km away, or in Santiago for a day-trip visit.
Other tracks nearby
- Autódromo Las Vizcachas · 49 km · dormant
- Autódromo Jorge Ángel Pena (San Martín, Mendoza) · 226 km · road course
- Circuito San Juan Villicum · 351 km · road course
- Autódromo Rosendo Hernández (San Luis) · 400 km · road course
- Circuito Internacional Potrero de los Funes · 416 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Circuito Parque La Pedrera (Autódromo José Carlos Bassi) · 476 km · street circuit
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.