San Agustín

San Agustín lies at the foot of the Sierras Chicas and is crossed by the Río San Agustín. River scenery, a hiking trail and places with local history give a stay here a range of different attractions. If you would like to combine nature and culture on your trip, you can consider these themes together when choosing where to stay.

River scenery and time outdoors

The Río San Agustín offers opportunities for activities including birdwatching and cycling. The river therefore appeals to a range of interests: you can observe the surroundings closely or combine your stay with a bike ride. The Arroyo San Agustín is also part of the area’s natural appeal. On warm summer days, it offers a suitable setting for relaxation. The Balneario Municipal, meanwhile, offers a setting for camping. These options suit different ideas of spending time outdoors, without presuming they offer the same experience.

When choosing a holiday rental, the first consideration is therefore what kind of stay you are looking for: would you like to spend most of your time enjoying the river scenery and birdwatching, are you interested in cycling, or is camping part of your travel plans? San Agustín can be explored through these specific interests. The town at the foot of the Sierras Chicas and the river that crosses it are the main landscape features.

The El Tulumbano Trail

The El Tulumbano Trail follows a short route along the Río San Agustín and through the mountain landscape of the town of the same name. Its route combines views of the river with views of the Sierras. The trail runs from Balneario Boca del río to Balneario Natura. Those interested in a hike will find a specific route with named starting and ending points; no exact length is provided.

Chapels and regional history

The town’s cultural history is also part of its character. The Circuito Turístico de las Capillas Calamuchitanas is a historical and cultural tourism product of Córdoba Province and includes the Parroquia de San Agustín in the town. Those interested in chapels and sacred history can use this as a starting point. San Agustín’s centenary chapel, the Capilla centenaria, dates from 1868. Its side bell towers and simple façade with arches are distinctive architectural features.

The Museo María Elena Figueroa displays historical documents and archaeological remains from the region. These offer a different perspective from the chapels: the documents and finds draw attention to the region’s history and past. Together with the Circuito and the Capilla centenaria, they offer culturally minded travelers several different points of interest, without requiring them to follow a single route.

Getting there and choosing where to stay

San Agustín is 70 kilometers from Córdoba Capital via Ruta Nacional Nº 36. If you are looking for a vacation destination that offers the river, a hiking trail and local culture, you can consider San Agustín for your trip based on these interests. A holiday apartment or house in San Agustín is a suitable search option for a stay in the town; which accommodation suits your needs depends on your own requirements.

For further ideas, you can also visit the town pages for Embalse, Pueblito, Villa Yacanto, Villa los Molinos, La Cumbrecita, Los Reartes, Amboy and Villa Del Dique.

For the broader travel overview: Departamento Calamuchita.