Taninga: Camino de los Túneles and Volcán Ciénaga

Taninga is the starting point of the Camino de los Túneles on Provincial Route 28. The route leads to five tunnels beneath the mountain; mountain bridges and 18th-century chapels are also part of it. This gives you a specific route and several cultural and scenic themes to focus on as you plan your trip.

The Camino de los Túneles

The Camino de los Túneles starts in Taninga and reaches five tunnels that run beneath the mountain. Mountain bridges add to the route, while 18th-century chapels give it a historical dimension. The stretch from Taninga to Los Túneles is paved. As road conditions can change, check them before setting off.

The route offers a clear point of reference if the Camino is part of your travel plans. The tunnels, bridges, and chapels offer different points of interest: you can take in the road’s course while also including the historic structures along the route in your plans.

Getting to Taninga

From Córdoba, travel via the Camino de las Altas Cumbres and Provincial Route 34 to Mina Clavero. From there, continue through Cura Brochero and Panaholma to Taninga. Check road conditions along your route before setting off.

From Villa de Soto, Provincial Route 15 leads to Taninga via La Higuera, San Carlos Minas, and Salsacate. You can plan the sequence of stops according to your starting point. Check road conditions before setting off.

Trekking and a flight experience

From Taninga, you can reach Volcán Ciénaga via Provincial Route 15 and then a further road. The experience includes an easy trek with an approximate walking time of one and a half hours. This time is a guide; allow for it as an approximate duration of the hike when planning.

Another kind of experience is a paratrike flight. This is a motorized paragliding flight that starts in Taninga and ends in Chancaní. The trek at Volcán Ciénaga takes about one and a half hours on foot; the paratrike flight is a motorized paragliding flight from Taninga to Chancaní.

Pocho as a broader regional setting

The broader destination of Pocho includes Parque Nacional Traslasierra, which is located in the departments of Minas and Pocho. Parque Provincial y Reserva Forestal Natural Chancaní is also located in the Department of Pocho and covers around 5,000 hectares. Reserva Natural Chancaní preserves one of the most significant remaining areas of Chaco forest. These protected areas form a distinct regional theme alongside the routes and activities in Taninga.

The cultural sites in the broader destination of Pocho also extend beyond individual towns. The Circuito de Capillas Pochanas includes chapels from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, scattered throughout the Department of Pocho. They include Capilla Nuestra Señora de las Palmas, Capilla de Pocho, Capilla de Sagrada Familia, and Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario. The circuit complements the 18th-century chapels on the Camino de los Túneles with other religious buildings in the regional context.

The Ruta Gastronómica de los Sabores de Pocho showcases regional cuisine. It connects Salsacate, Las Palmas, Los Talares, Villa de Pocho, Tala Cañada, San Gerónimo, and Chancaní. Visitors can explore the landscapes and sample a variety of regional flavors. Participating businesses may change, so check in advance which stops are currently taking part.

For a broader regional travel overview: Pocho.