Calamuchita

Sub-Divisions: Calamuchita | Mar Chiquita | The North-West | The North | Paravachasca | Punilla | Sierras Chicas | Sierras del Sur |Traslasierra

Lakes and abundant rivers in a landscape of mountains and pine trees…

Regionalist, nature, adventure tourism…

Good-quality services and international level cuisine…
Territory of reservoirs thanks to the number of rivers that flow down the mountains, the Valle de Calamuchita is flanked by the Sierras Chicas in the east and Sierras de Comechingones in the west, with the magnificent Cerro Champaquí (2,994 metres) as the highest peak. Reforestation of important sectors of the area has conferred it an unique image in the province. This, reinforces the fact of having been a colonisation centre for European immigrants who tried to organise and re-establish their cultural and gastronomic traditions here, thus becoming the distinguishing feature of Calamuchita.
Fishing and every type of water recreational activities can be practised in its seven reservoirs, among which Cerro Pelado, Río III, Piedras Moras and Los Molinos should be mentioned.
The diversity in landscape offers appropriate environments for practising mountain climbing, trekking, nature, adventure and rural tourism as well as other activities related to the urban and traditional offers. Among these offers are the national festivals: Fiestas Nacionales de la Cerveza, de la Masa Vienesa and del Chocolate Alpino in Villa General Belgrano. They are first-class attractions at provincial and national level. Snow in the highlands is what completes this tourist offer in winter.
The great variety of proposals of Villa General Belgrano, Santa Rosa, La Cumbrecita, Villa Alpina, Yacanto, Villa Rumipal, Villa del Dique and Embalse blend nature, peace and quiet, entertainment, recreation and excellence in infrastructure and services, all year round.&texto_info=Territory of reservoirs thanks to the number of rivers that flow down the mountains, the Valle de Calamuchita is flanked by the Sierras Chicas in the east and Sierras de Comechingones in the west, with the magnificent Cerro Champaquí (2,994 metres) as the highest peak.

Alta Gracia Jesuit Complex: The UNESCO has declared it part of the Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The PARISH CHURCH NUESTRA SRA. DE LA MERCED (1743-1762) has its main altar laminated in gold and oil based paint coloured with vegetable over plaster and very old woodcarvings. EL OBRAJE (1643): when the Church was built, the rooms and workshops, as well as the Jesuits’ offices were located at this site. NATIONAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM “CASA DEL VIRREY LINIERS”: The main building is attached to the church. It housed the cloisters where the Jesuits lived. In 1810, the Río de la Plata Viceroy, Don Santiago de Liniers, lived here.

Manuel de Falla Museum: The chalet called “Los Espinillos” was the last residence of the Spanish musician Manuel de Falla. He lived here since 1942 until the year of his death, in 1946. The personal belongings of the distinguished composer, as well as the manuscripts and scores of his work are kept in this house.

Bosque Alegre Observatory: This astrophysics station is located at 1,290 metres over the sea level. It has a reflective telescope with a 1.45-metre diameter. It is the third in importance among similar ones in the American Continent and the fifth in the world.

Bosque Alegre Ground Station: It is the second satellite communications station built in the country. It has a 32-metre diameter antenna. There is also an amphitheatre to show audiovisual presentations on topics related to communications.

Los Molinos Dam: (1948—1953) Surface area: 2,451 hectares. Volume: 399 Hm3. Maximum dam elevation: 57 mts. The lake shores are wound by provincial road N° 5 allowing the visitor to enjoy beautiful views.

Villa General Belgrano: Mountain town with a reminiscence of the Tyrol region. Los Reartes, a nearby town, has a river with natural swimming areas and a chapel from the year 1818. A 42 Km. drive leads the visitor to La Cumbrecita, a mountain village that offers a variety of tourist services.

Cerro Champaqui: It is the highest peak (2790 metres) of the Córdoba mountain range system. The summit can be reached without much technical difficulties from the nearby village called Villa Alpina.

Santa Rosa de Calamuchita: It is an important tourist village crossed by the Santa Rosa river. It has a very old history since it was founded in the year 1575. It has a chapel that was built around the year 1785.

Piedras Moras Dam: This water reservoir is 32 metres deep and covers 830 hectares. It offers many opportunities for recreational activities and water sports.

Río Tercero Water Reservoir: (1927–1936) It is the biggest artificial water reservoir of the province. It covers a surface area of 5,426 hectares, has a volume of 735 Hm3, and a maximum dam elevation of 50 metres. Nautical clubs and camping grounds enhance the beauty of this attractive reservoir

Complejo Río Grande: It has an upstream reservoir called Cerro Pelado Dam and a reservoir located 12 Km. downstream called Arroyo Corto Dam that works as equalizing reservoir. Both reservoirs are linked by an approximately 6 Km. long tunnel used to recover water.

Nuclear Power Station: It is the second nuclear power station of the country. Its construction began in the year 1974. It has been operating commercially since January 1984.

Río de los Sauces: Old mountain village. It has a church dating from the XIX century with unique construction features.

Alpa Corral: Summer village resort by Las Barrancas river. It has an old bridge from the beginning of the XX century that used to be in the Sarmiento Park in the city of Córdoba.

Achiras: It is the most important tourist centre of the southern region of the range. It is a picturesque area with brooks and dense groves. The church is over 200 years old and it bears an image of Our Lady of Mercy.