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Capilla Del Monte
Capilla del Monte, located 16 kilometers north of La Cumbre, boasts the serene beauty of Cerro Uritorco at 1,980 meters, the highest peak of the Sierra Chica. It was known more as a resort town for the country's upper class near the end of the 19th century, though now it attracts a variety of backpackers and travelers-- but be warned; Capilla del Monte is also rumored to be frequented by UFOs so keep a watchful eye toward the sky to avoid any potential unwanted probings or abductions.Capilla

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Capilla del Monte, located 16 kilometers north of La Cumbre, boasts the serene beauty of Cerro Uritorco at 1,980 meters, the highest peak of the Sierra Chica. It was known more as a resort town for the country's upper class near the end of the 19th century, though now it attracts a variety of backpackers and travelers-- but be warned; Capilla del Monte is also rumored to be frequented by UFOs so keep a watchful eye toward the sky to avoid any potential unwanted probings or abductions.

Capilla del Monte is not stocked with sights but is more often used as a base for mountain hikes, paragliding or fishing. Be sure to view the variety of flora and fauna in the surrounding hills. The mountains offer a chance to see wild foxes, red-nape woodpeckers and long-tailed hummingbirds in an original habitat. Also take a moment to observe the carob and hackberry trees.


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Things to do in Capilla Del Monte

Climbing Cerro Uritorco

Cerro Uritorco is supposedly a hot spot for UFO sightings, but that shouldn't prevent superstitious travelers from making the climb. It takes about three hours to summit at 1,980 meters (6,496 ft) ...
Climbing
Capilla Del Monte, Argentina

UFO Hunting

Capilla del Monte has gained some fame around the country, and to some extent worldwide, for the mysterious activity around Cerro Uritorco. Local legend has it that this hill, for unknown reasons, is ...
Other Activity
Capilla Del Monte, Argentina

Los Terrones

Los Terrones is an impressive rock formation with multicolored stones on both sides of a 5 kilometer (3 mi) dirt road. This site is located a short drive from Capilla del Monte, and it is possible to ...
Hiking
Capilla Del Monte, Argentina
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