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La Cumbre

Things to do in La Cumbre

  1. Fechu

    Fechu offers tandem flights and lessons. It charges about the same as other operators.

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  2. Taller de las Nubes

    Pablo Jaraba (El Turco) at Taller de las Nubes offers tandem flights and lessons, charging the same as others.

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  3. El Pungo

    This somewhat legendary watering hole attracts musicians from all over the country (Argentine folk musicians Charly Garcia and Fito Paez have played here).

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  4. Casa Caraffa

    An excellent main-street restaurant serving up delicious homemade pastas and a divine bife de chorizo (sirloin steak) with Roquefort sauce (AR$45).

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  5. Kasbah

    You may not be expecting a good Thai curry out here, but this cute little triangular restaurant comes up with the goods. Also on offer is a range of Chinese and Indian dishes.

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  6. Camino de los Artesanos Home Markets

    The Camino de los Artesanos Home Markets are where more than two dozen homes sell homemade goodies, from jams and chutneys to wool, leather and silver crafts. Most homes open from 11:00 to sunset.

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  7. Aeroclub La Cumbre

    At the Aeroclub La Cumbre you can arrange everything from tandem flights to ultralights. Ask for Andy Hediger (former paragliding world champion) or Hernán Pitocco (number four in the world in paragliding acrobatics).

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  8. Cristo Redentor

    There are excellent views from the Cristo Redentor a 7m statue of Christ; from the Plaza 25 de Mayo, cross the river and walk east on Córdoba toward the mountains - the trail begins after a quick jut to the left after crossing Cabrera.

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  10. Hacer Cumbre

    Hacer Cumbre rents good-quality mountain bikes and offers guided rides in the breathtaking countryside around Cerro Ongamina, which you can combine with trekking, horseback riding and 4WD offroading.

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  11. Nicolás López

    You can test your nerves parachuting with Nicolás López.

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  12. La Chacra

    La Chacra offers horseback excursions lasting from a few hours to multiple days. Prices run about AR$90 for a half-day excursion and AR$450 for two days, including a full asado (barbeque) in the mountains.

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