Capilla del Monte is one of the means by which it is possible to access to the north of the tourist runner of the valley of Punilla, which is the main attraction of the place, because it is surrounded by the Cerro Uritorco (Uritorco Hill), describing an overwhelming landscape that combines mountain ranges, stones and rocks with crystalline waters.
The city is characterized by large houses of aims of century 19, one compact construction and the only "roof on street" of South America with a complete center of commercial activity that concentrates the main restaurants and confectioneries. On the other hand, it offers entertainments for all tastes and possibilities, in addition to the casino of the place.
Without a doubt, the greater importance of Capilla del Monte is based on the Cerro Uritorco, which attracts tourists worldwide as the scene of "landing" for "visitors of other worlds".
For lovers of the nature, this city counts on forests of white quebracho and colorado, coconut mounts, carob trees, cuttings, espinillos and piquillines; that are combined with the ample variety of birds of the zone, having created therefore a unique landscape.
The main excursions that Capilla del Monte offers are:
Ascent to the Cerro Uritorco
The main object of this excursion is to know histories of UFOs views, but it does not leave of side the incomparable landscape that appears on the 1950 meters, which turns it into the highest cord of Sierra Chica.
Los Terrones
It is a private complex, where are excursions of trekking through two footpaths of different difficulties. The view of the mountain ranges is excellent, and the natural forms carved by the erosion of the elements can be appreciated, which have been object of particular and suggestive names.
Dique Los Alazanes
It is a hydraulic engineer installation that was inaugurated in 1941, in whose dam it is possible to practice the fishing of trouts.
El Zapato (The Shoe)
This rocky formation, as it indicates its name, has shoe form, where a tourist minicomplex based on the sale of souveniers for tourists has been created. For people who like practising adventure turism, here are some other options:
Swimming
Trekking
Senderismo
Mountain Bike
Horse riding
Montañismo
