Location: Villa Carlos Paz
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Villa Carlos Paz (locally [ˈbiʝa ˈkarlos ˈpas]) is a city in the center-north of the province of Córdoba, Argentina, in the south of the Punilla Valley, lying on the western slope of the Sierras Chicas. It has a population of about 56,000 as per the 2001 census [INDEC]. The area of Punilla is a major tourist destination on the national level, and Villa Carlos Paz is in turn the most important city of Punilla, favoured by its closeness (36 km (22 mi)) to the populous Córdoba City, the capital of the province. Popular tourist activities include bathing in one of the many rivers, fishing, evening shows, kite surfing, windsurfing, hiking and mountain biking.
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1. Camino de las Las 100 Curvas
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
100 Curvas Que Subes Por La Sierra Con Vista A Zona De Embarcaciones Y Paisajes Visuales Del Lago
Reviewed By Judelle D - Cape Town, South Africa
Although the start of this drive out of Carlos Paz is a little tricky to find we managed it and enjoyed the drive. The homes along here are more upmarket and the views are good.
Just a pity about the litter at some of the view points.
2. El Cerro de la Cruz
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4 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By hwaterboy - La Plata, Argentina
My wife and I walked up before our 0930 breakfast. Beautiful to see the sun rising over Villa Carlos Paz. Probably took about 1-1.5 hours depending, as I stop to take photos it is hard to say. It is a climb, but gradual. Make sure you walk past the chair lift/cable cars (which is on you right if you keep walking up the road) and the track heads up the ridge on the left of the end of the street.
3. Parque Nacional Quebrada del Condorito
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Horarios: Balcón Norte: ingreso hasta las 13 horas. Río de los Condoritos: ingreso hasta las 12 horas. Piedra Libre al Zorro: ingreso hasta las 15 horas. Secreto Bajo Nuestros Pies: ingreso hasta las 17 horas. El Centro de Visitantes permanece abierto todos los días, de 8 a 19 horas (de octubre a marzo) y de 9 a 18 horas (de abril a septiembre).
Reviewed By Alistair A
My wife and I found out about the park from Lonely Planet. Like much of their info, it is casually written without much accurate detail. We would recommend taking an ERSA bus from T2 at Cordoba Bus Station. Buy a ticket at the booth opposite bay 50. At present the ticket costs $110 one way for the 3 hour ride to La Pampilla. Don't get nervous, just tell the driver where you're going and he'll stop. Walk into the park about 2km and register with the helpful staff. The walk is then approx another 6km to the cliff edge where hopefully you'll see some condors! We saw about half a dozen today. There are 10 x km markers on the route but they are spaced a little closely together! You can also camp in the park, and fly fish in the river if you buy a permit. You walk out the same way you came in and wait for a bus back to Cordoba. It's very easy and well worth DIY. A guided excursion costs nearly 5x as much and there is no need for it. If you're lucky the driver will stop at the condor centre a few km before La Pampilla on your outbound trip and you can buy water and look at the art, models and photos. Overall a lovely day out!
4. San Roque Lake
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4 based on 702 reviews
Reviewed By fireguy1971 - Poughkeepsie, New York
My friend and I stumbled upon is this off-the-beaten path Lake outside of Cordoba, Argentina. We found Argentinians enjoying life on this beautiful lake. As seemingly the only Americans for miles around, we caught a glimpse of Argentinian families enjoying an evening walking by the lake, playing soccer, relaxing, and otherwise enjoying life. It is a tranquil lakeside village, not commercial in the least.
5. El Puente Uruguay
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4 based on 303 reviews
6. El Dique San Roque Y El Embudo
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4 based on 877 reviews
Reviewed By Judelle D - Cape Town, South Africa
Park just before you reach the dam wall and walk from there. There are restaurants and tourist shops. The drain hole is huge and scary! Lake views are good.
7. Complejo Aerosilla Carlos Paz
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4 based on 925 reviews
Unica e historica aerosilla de Villa Carlos Paz
Reviewed By AmieLouMar
Although it's quite expensive I would advise people to do this as the views are quite breathtaking and it is a very different way of getting up the mountain; on a chair in the open air. Go up during the day time when the sun isn't too low in order to get the best photos of the city. There are also a variety of activities to do when you are up the mountain so don't leave it too late to go up.
8. Casper Un Lugar Magico
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4 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By Sandra M - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Una opción para divertirse en familia. Los chicos disfrutan mucho de este paseo ya que les resulta como algo mágico. Las guias son muy simpáticas. No lo recomiendo para personas muy mayores con problemas de movilidad, ya que a veces se torna un poquito difícil avanzar por dentro de la casita. En resumen es una buena opción para divertirse y reirse un rato.
9. Circuito del Perilago
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Recorrido salgo de Carlos Paz R 38, Paso por Parque Síquiman, doblo izq Bialé Massé ruta 55 cruzo el dique R 73 , calle J.S.Bach vuelvo a carlos paz
Reviewed By franquirijillo - Cordoba, Argentina
Si uno para en Carlos Paz y aprovecha para disfrutar la vista del lago San Roque seguramente se deleitará, pero no estará viendo todo el paisaje. Hacia el este y rodeando los cerros, el lago se convierte en un gran atractivo que puede ser apreciado mediante la angosta ruta que recorre su fisonomía rodeándolo y atravesando el paredón del dique San Roque.
La vegetación es admirable, flora y fauna están presentes en cualquier época del año. Una vez que se llega al dique se puede estacionar en alguna de las escasas dársenas y visitar los puestos de regionales que generalmente tienen cosas interesantes a precios accesibles.
Luego de trasponer el dique la ruta sigue bordeando el agua mientras comedores ofrecen un plato típico: pejerrey, aunque me ha pasado de sentarme a comer este pez nativo del lago pero en realidad (según el mozo) eran provenientes de otro lugar.
Se debe circular con precaución, la ruta es angosta y muy transitada. Además deben acatarse todas las normas de tránsito, la policía caminera siempre está presente.
10. Balneario Playas de Oro
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