The province of Córdoba has been favored by a prodigal geography in landscapes and natural environments where tourists and visitors can have unique experiences and an example of this are three classic destinations: Villa Giardino, Santa Rosa de Calamuchita and Nonowhere in addition to tasting good cuisine, you can go hiking, horseback riding, hiking and enjoy beaches and spas.
known as “The Garden of Punilla”, Villa Giardino, located on national route 38 -about 70 kilometers from Córdoba Capital- in the valley of the same name, it is a place full of flowers and vegetation as abundant as it is colorful; to such an extent that, at the entrance, a floral clock welcomes the place.
Its natural ecological reserve, the spa, El Portocelo municipal campsite and Los Quimbaletes stream, are perfect places to enjoy a day of picnic.
Another unmissable place to enjoy the views and some good mates is the viewpoint and old Molino de Thea, with an impressive view of the Grande de Punilla river.
The Camino de los Artesanos is also another inevitable route where you can find ateliers, artisan houses and restaurants, and which is easily reached: from the emblematic Av. San Martín it is two kilometers to the beginning of the path.
From there, all that remains is to “let yourself go” along the nine kilometers that connect the town with La Cumbre and visit its shops, where they offer everything from looms and works of art in wood, iron and metal to homemade sweets and preserves.
Meanwhile, the town of Saint Rose of Calamuchitalocated about 96 kilometers from the provincial capital and 24 from the city of Embalse, is a perfect place to disconnect and let yourself be carried away by nature, as well as being seduced by its beaches and spas.
It has a colonial imprint, with cultural icons such as an old chapel, ranches, shops, art galleries, and artisan walks.
In the afternoons, its historical circuit becomes a great plan to explore its corners where the Old Chapel stands out, located in the downtown area which, with more than two centuries old, is an emblem of the town.
In addition, you can find a wide variety of regional products such as honey, aromatic distillery, artisan pastries and the manufacture of cured meats.
At night, visitors can tour the renovated waterfront, see plays and musical shows with the family or enjoy Creole food in its restaurants.
On the Traslasierra side, in the western province and 150 kilometers from the Cordoba capital, the town of No no It is known for its crystalline rivers, ideal for getting away from city stress and connecting with nature.
The Los Sauces river is advisable for the little ones, while the Chico river is perfect for swimming between large stones, and among those unmissable corners is the “Juntura de los Ríos”, where the union of both courses forms a unique landscape.
In addition, there are several options for hiking and horseback riding, such as the Sendero del Arroyo, el Empedrado and the Sendero de La Juntura.
Another must-see is the Rocsen Museum -with more than 55,000 pieces on permanent display- which is a multifaceted and polythematic space that houses an impressive collection of objects of various kinds, and even exhibits a mummy from Nazca, Peru, over 1,200 years old. old.
Nono is one of the oldest towns in Traslasierra, and this can be seen in the buildings in the center of the town, around the main square, where typical adobe houses, general stores and a 1908 chapel stand out.
