Villa Carlos Paz tour: El Reloj Cucú & lakeside drive

A winding lakeside drive and a German-built clock tower that marks the heart of Villa Carlos Paz

This guided tour departs from your Cordoba hotel and travels through the Cordoba province to Villa Carlos Paz, a mountain resort town known for its theaters and lake views. The route crosses the Camino de las Cien Curvas, a scenic road hugging the shoreline, stops at the historic San Roque Dam for panoramic views, and includes time at El Reloj Cucú, a 1958 clock tower built by German engineers that has become the city's symbol. You also visit an alfajor factory to sample Argentina's signature sweets. A professional guide leads the tour in English or Spanish, with morning and afternoon options. The whole experience takes around four hours from pickup to drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Villa Carlos Paz sightseeing tour

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive through Provincial Route E-55
• Sightsee La Calera
• Stop at El Dique San Roque dam
• Explore Camino de las Cien Curvas
• Tour Villa Carlos Paz commercial center
• Visit residential neighborhoods
• See El Reloj Cucú clock
• Visit alfajor factory
• Return to Cordoba via highway
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Cordoba and heads out through Provincial Route E-55 toward the mountains. Along the way, you'll pass through La Calera before reaching El Dique San Roque, the oldest dam in the province and home to a hydroelectric power station. The stop here gives you time to learn the dam's history and legends from your guide, take photographs, and stand on the overlook to see the lake spread below.

From there, the route follows the Camino de las Cien Curvas: a winding road that curves along the lakefront and leads directly into Villa Carlos Paz. Once in town, you'll explore the commercial center and residential neighborhoods with your guide before reaching El Reloj Cucú, the emblematic clock tower that defines the city's skyline. Built in 1958 by a group of German engineers who lived there, it stands as the most recognizable landmark in Villa Carlos Paz. Next is a stop at an alfajor factory, where you can taste these dulce de leche-filled pastries that Argentina is known for. A chairlift ride offering scenic views is available if you want it, though it costs extra. The return to Cordoba follows Justiniano Allende Posse's highway, with drop-off at your hotel.

You choose between a morning or afternoon departure, and your guide speaks either English or Spanish depending on which option you select. The tour runs four hours total and suits all fitness levels. A minimum of two people per booking is required. The vehicle is air-conditioned and shared with other travelers.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cordoba.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip shared transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• stops at San Roque Dam, the Camino de las Cien Curvas, El Reloj Cucú, and an alfajor factory with a tasting.

Options for this experience

4 options

Afternoon option for the Spanish tour14:00Afternoon option: tour departures from 2pm, pickup is included

Morning option for the Spanish tour09:00Morning option: tour departure from 9am, includes pickup

Morning option for the English tour09:00Morning option: departures from 9am, pickup is included

Afternoon option for the English tour14:00Afternoon option: departures from 2pm, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

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

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 morning departure if you want to explore Villa Carlos Paz and return to Cordoba with time to spare in the afternoon. The afternoon option works better if you prefer a later start and don't mind returning closer to evening. Both routes cover the same stops and take around four hours, so the choice is mainly about which part of your day you want to spend on the road.

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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 El Reloj Cucú and why does it matter in Villa Carlos Paz?

El Reloj Cucú is the iconic clock tower built in 1958 by German engineers living in the city, and it has become the emblematic symbol of Villa Carlos Paz. The tour includes a stop there so you can see it up close and learn its history from your guide.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

The alfajor factory visit lets you taste Argentina's signature sweets, but food and drinks beyond that tasting are not included in the tour price. You can purchase items at the factory if you wish.

What is the Camino de las Cien Curvas?

The Camino de las Cien Curvas is a scenic winding road that runs along the lakefront and leads into Villa Carlos Paz. It is one of the main routes the tour follows, offering views of the water and the surrounding landscape as you approach the town.

Can I choose between morning and afternoon departures?

Yes, the tour operates in both morning and afternoon time slots. You select your preferred departure time when you book, and your guide will speak either English or Spanish depending on which option you choose.

What happens at the San Roque Dam stop?

At El Dique San Roque, the oldest dam in Cordoba province, your guide shares the history and local legends while you take in panoramic views of the lake from the overlook. You'll have time to photograph the scenery before the tour continues toward Villa Carlos Paz.