La Falda, which is a town in the Sierras de Córdoba mountain range in the center of Argentina, is the perfect location for exploring the Punilla Valley. La Falda literally means ‘the lap of the mountain’ and it is located at the foot of Sierras Chicas, on the slope of El Cuadrado, and at an altitude of 934 meters above sea level. Its borders are the Hermoso Valley in the South and the Region of Huerta Grande in the north. La Falda, which attracts by nature lovers and Argentinians exploring the Punilla Valley, is a great destination.
The main tourist attraction of the city is Hotel Eden, which has reached today from the 1900s. At the beginning of the 20th century; the hotel hosted famous names such as Albert Einstein, the Duke of Savoy, two presidents of Argentina and other members of the Argentine high society. It was once a very prestigious hotel, and today it functions as a museum. If you visit this place, you can participate in guided tours, and take a journey through the dusty leaves of history. On Saturdays, it is also highly recommended for you to take night tours that will allow you to catch a different ambiance.
One of the most popular places among tourists is La Falda Dam, which provides areas special to sports. For those who are interested in fishing, carp can be an extremely precious prey. In addition to all those, you can try water sports like windsurfing, water skiing or jet skiing. You can have a rest in the restaurants and cafes nearby and enjoy the splendid view by taking for walks. In the waterfalls formed by the help of La Falda dam; you can participate in trekking and hiking tours and enter the water to cool off. You can relax and have a nice day in the surrounding barbecue and picnic areas.
In La Falda, you can easily find local tastes special to Argentina and South America; it is also possible for you to enjoy special tastes ranging from street flavors to stylish restaurants for convenient prices. La Falda has a mild climate where you can enjoy outdoor activities as well as beaches. The best time to travel to La Falda is December, January and February when it is summer season. In order to avoid rainy season, you can choose any time from May to August.
