Between stories, myths and legends

Trekking Colchiquí Mt.+
Ongamira Caves

Between stories, myths and legends

Trekking Colchiquí Mt. +
Ongamira Caves

Ongamira Valley Ongamira Valley

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The Colchiqui Hill (1575m) in the Ongamira Valley in the Sierras Chicas of Córdoba, presents together with the Ongamira Caves an unexpected contrast of colors: green and the reddish tones of the hills composed of sandstone. This place has great historical value due to the aboriginal cultures that lived there until the arrival of the Spanish conquerors.
The Hill called Charalqueta, in homage to the God of abundance, after the tragic outcome suffered by the Comechingon People at the hands of Spanish conquerors was renamed Colchiqui, God of fate.
This low-difficulty trek is intended for those people who wish to enjoy the beautiful postcards that this corner of the Córdoba mountains has to offer.

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Este ascenso está destinado a personas con buena condición física que deseen vivir una experiencia de trekking de baja exigencia.

Detalles Detalles

“Leave no trace.”

During the mountain activity, all waste that came with us returns with us.

Papers, fruit peels, toilet paper, wet wipes, feminine dressings, etc. They can be discarded upon arrival at the shelter or in the destination city upon completion.

Help us keep the mountain clean. Thank you very much!

20/30 liter backpack to carry personal items.
Backpack cover or nylon to waterproof the backpack.
Trekking poles.
Trekking shoes or mountain boots with semi-rigid soles.
Headlamp. Replacement batteries.

Sunglasses or goggles, CAT 4.
Sunscreen factor 60 or higher.
Lip protector.
Personal hygiene elements.
Personal first aid kit (band-aids, gauze, adhesive tape, povidone-iodine, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 elastic bandages, ibuprofen, sublingual reliveran, loperamide, rehydration salts) and prescription medication if applicable.
Suggestion: 70% alcohol to sanitize your hands.

Two t-shirts (long sleeve/short sleeve).
Diver or fleece jacket or windstopper.
Fine down jacket or synthetic filling.
Waterproof jacket.
Thermal pants.
Trekking or fleece pants.
Warm hat, sun cap and buff neck scarf.
A pair of fleece gloves, a pair of waterproof gloves.
One pair of thin stockings.
One pair of thick socks.

Containers to store at least 3 liters. of water per person.
Plastic bags to self-manage your waste.
Personal portable charger (powerbank) for camping or shelter days.
Snacks (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougats, cereal bars, candies, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.).
Lunch (if this service is not included)

Departure from Córdoba city to Ongamira, located in the north of the province.
During the outward journey, we will take the opportunity to photograph the Estancia Jesuítica Santa Catalina (a World Heritage Site). We will take 15 minutes for this extra activity. Ongamira offers a rare and extremely attractive landscape, where you can observe the contrast of the red sandstone rock with the green mountain landscape.

We begin our trek to Colchiquí Hill (1,575 meters), amidst talks, stories, and legends. Along the way, we'll pass through a small forest of molles, espinillos, talas, and carob trees, then through coconut and romerillos trees, and finally, as we gain altitude, through tall grasslands. The views are breathtaking. It will take us approximately three hours to reach the summit of the hill. From there, we'll be able to observe the sedimentary rock formations that occupy almost the entire view to the north and the small flowers of the grasses that grow among the scrubland. We'll have time to rest as a well-deserved reward for our efforts!

We will return to the starting point to visit the Ongamira Caves. Access here is optional but recommended. The caves are overhangs distinguished both by their natural structure and by the rich archaeology and ethnohistory they hold from the indigenous peoples of Córdoba. The tour doesn't take long, but it's well worth it. At the end of this activity, at approximately 4:30 p.m., we will begin retracing our steps to return to Córdoba, where our services will conclude.

Included Services:

Advice on managing entry registration for the mountain area.
Professional Guide with Mendoza certification / Assistant, as appropriate.
Insurance: Personal Accident - Civil Liability.
Meals: Box Lunch, Snack.
Round-trip transfer in a private 4x4 vehicle from Córdoba.
Satellite Communications
First Aid Kit, VHF Communications.
Specialized personalized assistance prior to the trip.
Advice on renting or purchasing equipment.
Small groups.

Not Included Services:

Breakfast on Day 1.
Personal clothing / equipment.
Meals during the hike / Meals outside the mountain itinerary.
Drinks.
Transportation to the meeting point.
Other extras not specified in the program.
Expenses incurred due to abandoning the activity.
Rescue and evacuation expenses.

Price Price

Activity available for groups.

Prices are adjusted based on the services required. Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Booking: 40% of the total by bank transfer | cash.

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Details Details

Next date: To be agreed.

Meeting: Córdoba capital - 8am.

End: Córdoba capital, 10pm.

Difficulty: Low. Trekking on trails, difficulty due to distance and elevation.

Distance / Elevation: 5kms / 450mts accumulated.

Requirements: Medical certificate with stress ergometry | Physical preparation and will | No previous experience required.

Required equipment: 20-liter backpack, trekking poles, headlamp, mountain footwear without smooth soles, etc. The complete list is provided when reserving a place for the activity.

Min Group / Ratio: 4 people / 1 Guide | 20 PAX.

Includes: Entrance fee to the trail, Entrance fee to the caves, Professional Mountain Guide (EPGAMT), Transfer from Córdoba to Ongamira, Lunch box, AP and RC insurance, First aid kit - Satellite communication, VHF (emergencies).

Not included: Individual equipment, Drinks, Expenses for: Rescue and/or Evacuation or Abandonment of the Activity, Transportation to the Meeting Point.