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Capilla Del Monte Things to See and Do
Many towns in the region boast historic churches or jaw-dropping hikes—and there is some nice hiking to be found at Cerro Uritorco—but Capilla del Monte is famous for a slightly less terrestial attraction: UFOs. Residents of this mountain town claim to have spotted several unknown flying objects in the area. Even if aliens aren’t your thing, there is plenty to do here, such as scoping out the cool rock formations at Los
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Many towns in the region boast historic churches or jaw-dropping hikes—and there is some nice hiking to be found at Cerro Uritorco—but Capilla del Monte is famous for a slightly less terrestial attraction: UFOs. Residents of this mountain town claim to have spotted several unknown flying objects in the area. Even if aliens aren’t your thing, there is plenty to do here, such as scoping out the cool rock formations at Los Terrones.
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07 Jun 2009
25 Sep 2009
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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 a preferred landing...
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 a preferred landing...
Other Activity
Capilla Del Monte, Argentina
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 continue driving...
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 continue driving...
Hiking
Capilla Del Monte, Argentina
Capilla Del Monte, Argentina
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) but the reward is a postcard view across the valley—well...
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) but the reward is a postcard view across the valley—well...
Climbing
Capilla Del Monte, Argentina
Capilla Del Monte, Argentina
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