Discover Unquillo through two distinct themes: nature and hiking trails in the western part of the municipality, and museums, architecture and crafts. If you’re looking for a hotel in Unquillo, you can plan your stay around whichever of these interests you most.

Nature and Trails in Unquillo

In the western part of the municipality lies the Reserva Hídrica Recreativa Natural Municipal Los Quebrachitos, a 5,000-hectare municipal nature reserve. Its territory includes the headwaters of the Cabana and Las Ensenadas streams. This makes Los Quebrachitos a notable landmark for nature conservation in Unquillo. One hiking option in the publicly accessible area of the reserve is the Sendero Los Chorritos del Cabana.

Another way to explore on foot is the self-guided blue loop trail. It runs from the Unquillo bus station to the Gruta de Lourdes; the return route follows the Arroyo Cabana. These are two distinct options: a named hiking trail in the publicly accessible area of Los Quebrachitos and a loop trail starting at the bus station. You can plan to visit the Sendero Los Chorritos del Cabana in the publicly accessible area of Los Quebrachitos and take the blue loop trail from the bus station separately.

Museums, Architecture and Local History

The Casa Museo y Capilla Buffo is located in the publicly accessible area of the Reserva Los Quebrachitos. The chapel dates back to 1942 and is designed in the Art Nouveau style, inspired by the bloom of the cardoon. Advance registration is mandatory for admission. This practical step is therefore part of planning a visit, whether you’re primarily interested in the architecture or its location in the reserve.

The Casa Museo Spilimbergo was established in 1970 in the former “El Descanso del Pasajero” post station. The painter Lino Spilimbergo acquired it as his home during the last twelve years of his life. The museum preserves an original mural, etchings, drawings, photographs and the master’s tools. The former post station, its history as a residence and the works preserved there give the site a different focus from the Buffo chapel: here, the painter’s life and work take center stage.

The Casa de la Cultura, known as Casona Antoniazzi, also offers a glimpse into Unquillo’s architectural history. It is located in a residence built for the Antoniazzi family in 1908, where social and cultural activities take place. The building features architectural elements of the Tudor style from England. Unquillo’s centennial architectural heritage also includes hundreds of houses, villas and summer palaces. Since 1937, Doble Avenida has been the venue for Unquillo’s carnival celebrations.

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Unquillo (MACU) opened in 2017 with three exhibition rooms, a shop, a café and facilities that meet international standards. Admission is free, and it is open to the general public. The Cine Teatro Municipal has a Sala INCAA 3D, where new national and international films are screened. As the program and technical facilities may change, check the current film listings before your visit.

Crafts and Practical Planning

The Camino de Artesanos offers visits to workshops and production sites where local craftspeople, entrepreneurs and artists showcase their creations. For a closer look at one production process, visit a gourd-crafting workshop, where the methods are explained from preparing the gourds to making finished products. These experiences complement the museums with insights into artistic work and craft production.

Unquillo can be reached by Intercórdoba buses or by car via the E53. When choosing a hotel, you can use these themes as a guide: hiking and nature conservation on the one hand, and museums, architecture and crafts on the other. If you plan to visit the Casa Museo y Capilla Buffo, remember to make the mandatory advance registration. For a movie night, it’s worth checking the current program at the Cine Teatro Municipal.

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For the main travel overview: Departamento Colón.