Province of Cordoba

The Province of Cordoba is located in the center of Argentina and is characterized by Precambrian hills, high plains, lakes, reservoirs and green valleys. The mountains of Cordoba are an ideal gateway into the world of mountain sports. The highest peak, the “Champaquí”, is 2780 m high. Our itineraries focus on the exploration of different villages in the mountains and valleys. Cordoba is ideal for horse riding, trekking and visits to mountain country houses or crafts markets.

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The Jesuit influence

The campaign of evangelization undertaken by the Jesuits left a legacy in the Cordoba area in the form of Jesuit estancias that have subsequently been declared an interest of humanity by UNESCO. In this journey we invite you to explore these “estancias” scattered throughout the Cordoba area. The Jesuit center of the City of Cordoba acted as the core of Jesuit administration, where they also founded a very famous university.

The estancias provided the economic means necessary to support the Jesuit project of evangelization. There are four main estancias to visit: the “Estancia Santa Catalina”, close to Cerro Colorado, where indigenous drawings have been found on cave walls; the “Estancia de Jesus Maria” dedicated to the production of wine and also containing a Jesuit Museum; the “Estancia de Colonia Caroya”, the first Jesuit estancia acquired by the Jesuits in 1616 and the “Estancia de Alta Gracia” where the chief industry was the fabrication of bells, all contributed to the Jesuit cause.

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Province of Mendoza

Mendoza is well known for the excellent wines that are produced here. The area of the Uco Valley, located near the beautiful capital city of Mendoza, is an excellent area for growing apples, pears, peaches and most importantly, grapes. In January, as the work at the grape fields reaches its final stages, a series of celebrations start taking place in the different towns. On the last Sunday in February, the Harvest Festival is closed with the Celebration of Fruit Blessing in the city of Mendoza.

Separated from Chile by the highest mountains of the Andes chain, Mendoza boasts the highest peak in the Americas, Mount Aconcagua /6959m) which attracts mountaineers from all over the world from November to March. Close to this area we visit the village of Upsallata and the Huarpe community tourist project of “Guaytamari”. Visit to the area include the archeological ruins of Cerro Tunduqueral and “The Bovedas” guided by Claudia Herrera and Francisco Candito. Admirers of Brad Pitt may also be interested to know that his film Seven Years in Tibet was filmed in the province of Mendoza.

In the South of Mendoza, near the cities of San Rafael and Malargüe, great dams and geological and paleontological beds are coupled with the incredible beauty of the mountains. Adventure lovers visit this region, as opportunities abound for horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, climbing, rafting, or whatever activity you can think of to challenge your interests. The ski center Las Leñas offers runs for all skiing levels in the months of July to September and is an internationally recognized Ski destination.

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Provinces of San Juan and La Rioja

These two provinces cover the Central and Northern Andes in Argentina and share a boarder with Chile to the West. Contained within these two provinces are the Moon Valley and Talampaya, places of unparalleled beauty listed as Natural Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The Moon Valley takes one back to the origins of life on the planet. Here, nature and the passage of time have carved the stone into uncommon shapes. The Talampaya canyon covers tens of kilometers and has an average height of 160 m. In addition to the striking shapes eroded onto the canyon walls, the place is a true deposit of rupestrian art. The national parks and protected areas make these provinces a tourist destination of unequaled variety. The area is an important site for interested persons and experts of geology and paleontology.

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