In Mina Clavero, the Río is more than a landscape feature: it runs through the town center, with beaches and swimming areas along its course. In 2019, the Río Mina Clavero was selected as one of Argentina’s seven natural wonders.

The River and El Nido del Águila

At El Nido del Águila, rock walls up to 22 meters high enclose the river and form deep natural pools. This is one way the Río Mina Clavero reveals its varied riverbanks and landscapes: beaches and swimming areas along its course, and rock walls and pools at El Nido del Águila.

Hiking Trails in Mina Clavero

The Los Elefantes hiking trail is 2.1 kilometers long and marked. La Palmita can be reached from town and runs along the Río Mina Clavero through a landscape rich in flora and fauna. The descriptions provide different points of reference: for Los Elefantes, the length and trail markers are specified; for La Palmita, access from town and the route along the river through its natural setting are described. This makes it possible to choose based on what you’re looking for: a marked trail with a stated length, or a route whose description emphasizes the river and landscape.

Museums and Events

The Museo Piedra Cruz Sur features more than 2,000 mineral specimens and geodes in rotating exhibitions; the Museo de Cactus offers guided tours where visitors can see plant species from around the world. The museums have different focuses: minerals and geodes at one, plant diversity from around the world at the other.

Events are also part of what’s on offer for residents and tourists: the Festival Nacional del Arte Callejero is one of Mina Clavero’s major events. The free Comechingones Vivo music series is another. Street art and music represent two different formats. If you’d like to include an event in your travel plans, check the dates before your trip.

Accommodation in Mina Clavero

La Residencia is about 900 meters from Mina Clavero’s central bridge and has a swimming pool.

In the Departamento San Alberto

In the wider destination of Departamento San Alberto, Nono has its own cultural highlights. The “Casas con historia” walking tour includes traditional adobe houses, general stores, and a chapel dating from 1908. The Museo Rocsen in Nono displays more than 55,000 items from around the world and recreates scenes from different eras.

Also in Departamento San Alberto, the Sendero del Arroyo follows the Arroyo Los Sanjuaninos for about five kilometers; you can walk it independently or with an authorized guide. The Sendero del Empedrado starts in the hamlet of Algarrobo, ends in the Altas Cumbres, and is eight kilometers long; sections of the route are rated moderately to fairly challenging. The descriptions provide different planning details: for the Sendero del Arroyo, they mention going independently or with a guide; for the Empedrado, they give the length, endpoints, and difficulty.

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