Punilla Valley guided tour: 10-hour folklore journey

The oldest dam in Córdoba sits halfway through a 10-hour loop that touches five towns and a mountain called Cerro Uritorco.

A full-day guided tour of Punilla Valley departing from Córdoba with a Spanish-speaking guide and round-trip hotel pickup, traveling Route E-55 through La Calera, San Roque Dam, Cosquin, and Villa Carlos Paz. The route passes Cerro Uritorco, El Zapato Complex, and El Cajon Dam, with an optional chairlift available in Los Cocos for panoramic views. The tour requires moderate physical fitness and lasts approximately 10 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic tour through Punilla Valley

• Depart from Cordoba city
• Travel along Provincial Route E-55
• Pass La Calera town
• View Hydroelectric Power Plant
• Admire Paredon del Dique San Roque reservoir
• Pass through Bialet Masse and Santa María de Punilla
• Reach Cosquin, National Folklore Capital
• Continue through Valle Hermoso to La Falda
• Visit Eden Avenue in La Falda
• Explore Huerta Grande, Villa Giardino, Capilla del Monte
• See Cerro Uritorco, El Zapato Complex, El Cajon Dam
• Optional chairlift ride in Los Cocos
• Pass Cruz Grande, Cruz Chica, La Cumbre
• Arrive at Villa Carlos Paz
• Return to Córdoba city

The experience

You leave your Córdoba accommodation and travel along Provincial Route E-55 into Punilla Valley, passing through La Calera (one of the oldest towns in the province), and the San Roque Dam, the oldest reservoir in Córdoba. The route continues through Bialet Masse and Santa María de Punilla to reach Cosquin, known as the National Folklore Capital, then moves into Valle Hermoso toward La Falda, where you visit Eden Avenue.

The second half of the day takes you through Huerta Grande, Villa Giardino, and Capilla del Monte, where Cerro Uritorco rises as a landmark visible across much of the valley. You also pass the El Zapato Complex and El Cajon Dam. In Los Cocos, a chairlift is available if you want to climb for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The tour then passes through Cruz Grande, Cruz Chica, and La Cumbre before finishing in Villa Carlos Paz and returning to Córdoba.

What’s included

• Spanish-speaking guide for the full day.
• round-trip hotel pickup from your Córdoba accommodation.
• passage through La Calera, San Roque Dam, Cosquin, Cerro Uritorco, El Zapato Complex, El Cajon Dam, and Villa Carlos Paz.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

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

GroupUp to 30

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Gray Line Argentina

Is this one for you?The tour runs 10 hours with moderate walking at various stops, so plan for a full day away from the city and wear comfortable shoes for the pace through multiple towns and viewpoints.

Top questions

Can children come?

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

What is Cerro Uritorco and where do I see it on this tour?

Cerro Uritorco is a mountain located in Capilla del Monte, one of the stops on the route through Punilla Valley. It is visible as a landmark during the tour's passage through that area.

Is the chairlift in Los Cocos included in the tour price?

The chairlift in Los Cocos is optional, so you can choose whether to take it for panoramic views or skip it and continue with the group.

What is San Roque Dam and why does the tour pass it?

San Roque Dam is the oldest reservoir in Córdoba, an engineering landmark that the tour passes along Route E-55 as part of the journey through the valley.

Does the guide speak English or only Spanish?

The guide speaks Spanish, so the tour is conducted in Spanish only.

How does pickup work from my accommodation in Córdoba?

Round-trip transfers from your accommodation in Córdoba are included. The guide picks you up and returns you at the end of the 10-hour tour.