Punilla Valley Day Tour: Five Villages & Uritorco Hill, Córdoba

Wander through leafy mazes and soak in the mountain air from Córdoba’s doorstep

A full-day tour from Córdoba into Punilla Valley visits five small villages (Cosquín, Capilla del Monte, La Cumbre, Villa Carlos Paz and Los Cocos) with a professional guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned shared transport. The route follows Provincial Route E-55 past the San Roque Dam and Hydroelectric Power Station, stops at Cosquín's Folk stage and Capilla del Monte's Uritorco Hill, and returns via the Punilla Highway with views of Lake San Roque. Available in English or Spanish. Minimum two people per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Punilla Valley villages and sights

• Depart Córdoba via Provincial Route E-55
• Pass La Calera and San Roque Dam
• Visit Cosquín, National Capital of Folklore
• Explore Capilla del Monte and Uritorco Hill
• See El Zapato formation and El Cajón Dam
• Travel to La Cumbre, view European mansions
• Pass Villa Giardino and Huerta Grande
• Visit La Falda and Avenida Edén
• Return via Punilla Highway with lake views

The experience

The tour departs from your hotel in Córdoba and heads north along Provincial Route E-55, passing through La Calera to reach the San Roque Dam Wall (the oldest hydroelectric structure in the province), and its power station. From there the route continues through Bialet Massé and Santa María de Punilla before arriving in Cosquín, known as the National Capital of Folklore, where the culture and traditions of the region are visible in the architecture and public spaces. The guide points out the Folk stage, the venue that anchors the town's identity.

The next leg takes you to Capilla del Monte at the foot of Uritorco Hill, the mystical landmark that draws visitors to explore the town's covered street, the distinctive El Zapato rock formation, and El Cajón Dam. From there the route moves to La Cumbre, a town built around European-style mansions set into the mountain landscape. You then pass through Villa Giardino and Huerta Grande before reaching La Falda, where the tour stops at Avenida Edén to walk the traditional shopping district and see the town's emblematic spots. The return journey follows the new Punilla Highway, offering panoramic views of Lake San Roque as you head back to Córdoba.

The tour runs eleven hours total and operates with a minimum of two people per booking. Your guide speaks either English or Spanish depending on the option you select at checkout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is the air-conditioned vehicle for the entire route.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Córdoba.
• professional guide in your choice of English or Spanish.
• round-trip shared transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• stops at Cosquín's Folk stage, Capilla del Monte's Uritorco Hill and El Zapato formation, La Cumbre's mountain district, and La Falda's Avenida Edén shopping area.

Options for this experience

2 options

Punilla Valley tour in Spanish09:00Pickup is included

English-language tour of the Punilla Valley09:00Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Tangol

Is this one for you?Choose the English option if you want the guide's commentary in English, or the Spanish option if Spanish is your preference. Both follow the same eleven-hour route and village stops, so the language is the only difference between them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Uritorco Hill and why do people visit it?

Uritorco Hill stands at the edge of Capilla del Monte and is described as enigmatic and mystical. The tour includes a stop there to explore the town's attractions centered around it, including the covered street and El Zapato formation.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

The tour does not include food or drinks, so you'll want to bring water and plan where to eat during the eleven-hour day.

How does the San Roque Dam fit into the route?

The San Roque Dam Wall is the oldest hydroelectric structure in Córdoba province. The tour passes it early in the journey along Provincial Route E-55 as part of the scenic drive north toward Punilla Valley.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Córdoba are included in both the English and Spanish tour options, along with the air-conditioned shared vehicle for the full eleven hours.