Balneario del Rincón has a pool fed by water from Arroyo Juan Pérez. Barbecue grills, tables, and benches sit beneath the area’s lush canopy of trees. The grounds therefore combine a swimming pool with places to take a break outdoors—a local highlight alongside hiking and culture.

Nature and activities in El Rincón

Activities such as zip-lining, climbing, rappelling, hiking, photo safaris, and birdwatching are available in the Reserva Florofaunística. Ask locally about activities in the reserve, and check availability before your trip. The reserve is located on Arroyo El Molino, whose water is considered cold and clear. Another point of reference is Reserva de Rincón del Este: it is located in the El Rincón area, a few kilometers from Villa de Merlo.

Hikes and routes

Parque Serrano runs from Reserva Florofaunística to Mirador de la Vieja Calera and is rated as moderately difficult. Check access conditions before your trip. The hike to Salto del Tabaquillo starts at Reserva Floro Faunística, covers about six kilometers, and takes approximately two hours. The two routes offer different points of reference for planning: Parque Serrano is characterized by its difficulty level, while the route to the salto is described by its approximate distance and duration.

This information can help you match the time needed for a hike to your own plans. The approximate two-hour duration and six-kilometer distance describe the route to Salto del Tabaquillo; the moderate difficulty rating applies to Parque Serrano. This gives you a choice of routes in El Rincón with different kinds of information to guide you, rather than the same type of guidance for both.

Art and culture

Museo Kurteff was founded by goldsmith Jorge Kurteff, a Bulgarian artist. He used iron, metal, copper, and bronze for his sculptures. His artistic biography and the materials mentioned add a cultural dimension to El Rincón alongside its nature and routes.

Choose your interests for your stay

When choosing a stay in El Rincón, you can first consider which local attractions interest you: the balneario with its pool and seating, activities and routes in the reserves, or the history of Museo Kurteff. These distinct highlights give you a practical starting point for planning your trip and can be prioritized according to your interests.

Department of Junín: more nature destinations

The wider travel destination of the Department of Junín includes other places that broaden the regional picture but should not be confused with the attractions in El Rincón. The Mogote Bayo protected area has two self-guided trails with panoramic views of Valle del Conlara and the Sierras de los Comechingones. On Arroyo Los Molles, the El Talar complex offers an eight-hectare park with native vegetation, day-use facilities, camping, sports fields, a swimming pool, and picnic areas.

The 13-meter-high Cascada Anahí can be reached by hiking through mountain forest. Quebrada del Aguilucho is accessible on foot via a climb along Arroyo Los Molles; along the way are natural pools with emerald-green water, as well as native flora and fauna. Los Siete Saltos is another excursion destination, with tall cascades formed by the stream’s steep gradient. These regional destinations complement El Rincón’s local swimming, hiking, and cultural attractions with other landscapes and hikes.

Discover more destinations: Cortaderas, Pantanillo.

For the broader travel overview: Department of Junín.