San Agustín between River and Chapel

San Agustín lies at the foot of the Sierras Chicas. The Río San Agustín and Arroyo San Agustín shape its waterside landscape, while a short hiking trail and cultural and historical sites offer further points of interest for visitors. If you are looking for a hotel, these different highlights can help you get a sense of San Agustín as a travel destination.

Riverside scenery and short routes

The Río San Agustín runs through the town; birdwatching and cycling are among the activities available there. Its water flow depends on rainfall. The Sendero El Tulumbano is a short hike that follows the river and passes through the mountain landscape around the town of the same name. The route runs from Balneario Boca del río to Balneario Natura. On warm summer days, Arroyo San Agustín offers a pleasant setting for relaxation. Balneario Municipal offers a setting for camping. San Agustín is 70 kilometers from Córdoba Capital via Ruta Nacional Nº 36.

Chapel and museum

The Circuito Turístico de las Capillas Calamuchitanas is a historical and cultural tourism product of the Province of Córdoba. It was established in this category in 2019 by Law No. 10.672. In the town, Parroquia de San Agustín is part of the circuit. The Capilla centenaria in San Agustín dates back to 1868 and has side bell towers and a simple façade with arches. Museo María Elena Figueroa displays historical documents and archaeological remains from the region. The chapel represents the area’s architecture, while the museum offers a different focus through its documents and archaeological remains.

More perspectives in the Department of Calamuchita

In the broader destination of the Department of Calamuchita, the focus shifts from San Agustín’s local landscape to other scenery and activities. Cerro Champaquí is 2,790 meters high, is the highest point in the Province of Córdoba, and lies on the border between the Departments of Calamuchita and San Javier. Embalse Río Tercero is the largest artificial lake in the province and covers 5,600 hectares. Activities at Embalse de Calamuchita lake include fishing for pejerrey, swimming, motorboating, rowing, canoeing and scuba diving. The region therefore spans everything from a mountain peak to a range of activities on the water, while Sendero El Tulumbano offers a short hiking route along the local river.

The towns also have distinct cultural identities. Villa General Belgrano hosts the National Beer Festival and the National Viennese Pastry Festival; it is known for craft-brewed beer, Viennese cakes and pastries, Alpine chocolate, and local specialties of the Sierras. Paseo de los Arroyos in Villa General Belgrano can be explored on foot or by bicycle along the El Molle, El Sauce and La Toma streams. La Cumbrecita is a pedestrian village in the Department of Calamuchita.

Discover more destinations: La Cumbrecita, Villa Yacanto, Atos Pampa, Embalse, Amboy, Villa Del Dique, Pueblito, Santa Rosa De Calamuchita

For the broader travel overview: Department of Calamuchita.