Racó brings together forests, rivers, rolling hills, and striking views with opportunities for hiking and trekking. This gives the area a distinct connection to nature and appeals to travelers planning an outdoor-focused stay. There is also cycling along trails and in the Sierras, as well as horseback riding with authorized providers. You can therefore choose Racó based on how you would like to explore the landscape: on foot, by bike, or on horseback.

Nature and Activities in Racó

Forests, rivers, hills, and views each give the landscape a different character. Hiking and trekking are offered in Racó as adventure activities. For your trip planning, this means you can focus on getting around on foot and make the landscape the central theme of your stay, rather than treating the area simply as a stopover.

Cycling adds trails and the Sierras to the range of options. If you prefer exploring on horseback, you can also discover the landscape with authorized providers. These different ways of getting around offer a choice: the right one depends on whether you want to travel on foot, by bike, or on a horseback excursion.

A Musical Connection to the Area

In the Tafí Viejo Department, all streets in Racó are named after songs by folk musician Atahualpa Yupanqui. This musical connection adds a cultural dimension to the area's natural character. As you explore Racó, you encounter not only the landscape described here, but also a feature that links the area's streets with folk music.

More Destinations in the Tafí Viejo Department

In the Tafí Viejo Department, El Cadillal is a tourism-oriented village that developed around the Dique Celestino Gelsi. The landscape is shaped by jungle and several watercourses. Swimming is possible at the beaches of the Dique; El Cadillal also offers opportunities for water sports and other recreational activities.

The Museo Arqueológico El Cadillal offers interactive, hands-on experiences featuring archaeological finds from various Indigenous peoples who lived in the region. Nature, water, and archaeology give this area its own character within the Tafí Viejo Department and distinguish it from the activities in Racó.

Cycling is another distinct theme in the Tafí Viejo Department: the “Sendero El Cadillal - Tafí Viejo (Ruta y Finca)” cycling route is suitable for individual rides as well as group outings. Along the route, hills, citrus groves, and the waters of El Cadillal come together. These landscapes provide a different setting from the trails and Sierras mentioned in connection with Racó.

In Tafí Viejo, the Museo Tahuui presents the origins of the Candelaria culture and the history of the first inhabitants through images and objects. At the Museo Ferroviario, knowledgeable guides explain the city's railway history. The Monumento a San Martín depicts the general's passage through Tafí Viejo in 1814. The department therefore brings together distinct themes: archaeological and early cultural history, railways, and the memory of a specific historical event.

Racó is a good fit if you are looking for a stay centered on the nature and outdoor activities mentioned here. El Cadillal and Tafí Viejo are separate places in the Tafí Viejo Department; consider their water, cycling, and cultural attractions as regional additions.

Discover more destinations: Las Tipas, Dique El Cadillal.

For the broader travel overview: Tafí Viejo Department.