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Cerro la Cruz, named after a cross near its summit, is the easiest mountain to climb from Tafi del Valle. It's just one of the peaks in the Cerro Pelado range which is located directly south of the village.
It takes about 30 minutes to climb to the top of Cerro la Cruz from the village. Leave town by taking Av Peron heading south and cross the bridge. Continue for about 250 metres until you come to a track leading east and follow this. At the top of this track there are signs indicating the way to the cross, which comes into view soon afterwards.
There are excellent views of Tafi and the surrounding areas including El Mollar and the large reservoir from the cross. No one in Tafi knew the exact height of Cerro la Cruz, but Tafi itself is at 2100 metres and we estimated Cerro la Cruz to be about 2300 metres.
From Cerro la Cruz the path continues to the top of Cerro Pelado, and all the way on past the reservoir to El Mollar, 15 km to the south. We followed the path for about 20 minutes from Cerro la Cruz until the fog came in thick and fast and we had to turn back.
Updated Feb 24, 2009
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Belgrano street comprises the main shopping area in town. Craft stores, groceries, pharmacies as well as restaurants and bars are lined along the avenue. In summer, during the high season, it's the best place to see and be seen, though the traffic is very heavy and disorganized.
Updated Sep 2, 2005
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This is one of the best places to see the typical arquitectural styles of this region. It's located right across Tafi's main square, which is not square-shaped as in other towns, but bearing a triangular shape.
Updated Sep 2, 2005
Updated Sep 2, 2005
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El Mollar is another town located in the same valley as Tafi del Valle. It's not so charming as the latter, though.
Anyway, it's good for a quick ride and for the views of the valley.
Written Sep 2, 2005
In El Mollar (a few kilometers away from Tafi del Valle, on the other side of the Lake), you will find an very interesting open air museum with menhirs from the Tafi civilisation.
Written Feb 23, 2005
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