Copec El Tránsito Ruta 5 Norte

This major Copec station sits at kilometer 536 on Ruta 5 Norte, serving as a critical fuel point for the long haul between Santiago and the Atacama region. The station offers both gasoline and diesel, plus a well-stocked convenience store with food, drinks, and basic automotive supplies. Clean bathrooms and a small café make it a comfortable break spot. The location puts you within range of both the coast and interior routes toward the mining regions.

Open 24 hours with attendant service — they’ll fill your tank and check fluids if requested. Credit cards accepted but carry cash as backup. This is one of the last major fuel stops before the long stretches through the Atacama, so top off here if heading to Copiapó or beyond.

24-hour fuel stop on the Santiago-Atacama corridor