Capilla del Monte
In the Punilla Valley, a city with a mythical mount and a roofed street awaits you.
Would you like to join nature, mystique and adventure? Visit Capilla del Monte, the city that opens the door to the Uritorco. Did you know that this mount hides myths and legends about sightings of UFOs and aliens in the area? Walk around its paths. Delve into the forests covering its slopes. Reach its summit, almost 2,000 meters high, and let the panoramic views of the Córdoba hills amaze you.
Explore a city that awaits you between hills and gullies, between dams and rivers. Cool off at its beach resorts, discover its waterfalls, and hop into the crystal-clear waters that flow from its springs. Visit Los Mogotes and Paso del Indio, Los Terrones and El Zapato, Agua de los Palos and the Ongamira caves. And in the heart of the city, walk along the first roofed street built in Latin America. Live it all in the province of Córdoba.
Geographic location: Province of Córdoba.
How to get there: From the city of Córdoba, via Ruta Nacional 38 (101 km).
Area: 67.80 sq. km.
Altitude: 972 meters above sea level.
Climate: temperate warm, with a dry season in winter.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes suitable for temperature changes.