La Cumbrecita
La Cumbrecita is a small hamlet located 1,450 metres (4,757 ft) above sea level. It is situated in the Calamuchita Valley in the Grand Sierras of Córdoba, Argentina. A 30 kilometres (19 mi) paved road through the Sierra Grandes connects to La Cumbrecita.
La Cumbrecita | |
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  La Cumbrecita Location of La Cumbrecita in Argentina | |
| Coordinates: 31°53.90′S 64°46.40′W | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Córdoba |
| Department | Santa María |
| Elevation | 1,450 m (4,760 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 189 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
| CPA base | X5194 |
| Dialing code | +54 03546 |
The Medio river borders La Cumbrecita and is the edge of Santa María County. The INDEC 2001 census counted 189 inhabitants in La Cumbrecita and 156 in Calamuchita, totaling 345 inhabitants. 140 households are counted in La Cumbrecita. (97 and 43 in each county).
Geography
La Cumbrecita is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the west of Villa General Belgrano and 118 kilometres (73 mi) from the capital city of Córdoba. Excursions to La Cumbrecita can be taken from nearby Villa General Belgrano, founded by the crew of the German cruiser Admiral Graf Spee.[1]
Administratively, the town is organized as a commune. It was officially founded on 9 September 1934,[2] when the Cabjolsky family bought 500 hectares (2 sq mi) of land, and brothers Enrique and Federico Behrend started their pioneer work. Federico planted pine trees and transformed the countryside into an Alpine environment. His brother Enrique made the road to Los Reartes and constructed the first houses.[2]
Tourism
Tourism started in 1937 with the first visitors making their way to the town. Around 1940, the first private homes were built in La Cumbrecita
Populated by central European immigrants, the town is focused on eco-tourism. The town is completely pedestrian. Teahouses specialize in Apfelstrudel and Chocolate cake. Alpine-style hotels, lodgings and cabins are available in the town. The Mineral Museum has a large gem and mineral collection.
The communal authorities declared the zone a protected environment and as of 1996 a "Pedestrian Town". Visitors must park their cars in the parking lot before the town entrance and then walk on the streets.
References
- Leitner, Gerry (2001). Argentina Travel Companion. Hunter Publishing, Inc. p. 331. ISBN 0-9587498-1-7.
- Besana, Sergio Restelli (2006). La Cumbrecita (in Spanish). Editorial Dunken. p. 21. ISBN 987-02-1632-3.
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