Las Calles – Sierras, Chapel and Regional Products
Accommodation in Las Calles
The Sierras Grandes, the Las Rabonas stream, and the Río Chico frame Las Calles. Its history as a former crossroads, the chapel dating from 1949, and regional offerings centered on liqueurs and trout give the town further character. If you’re looking for a hotel in Las Calles, these features can help you decide whether to focus on the landscape, history, or local offerings.
Townscape and History
Las Calles was originally a crossroads for travelers crossing the Camino Real al Alto Perú. The picturesque chapel dating from 1949 is considered a landmark of the town. These two historical features have distinct characteristics: the Camino Real explains its former role as a crossroads for travelers, while the chapel is a defining building in the townscape.
Eben Ezer is located in an old pulpería and is the valley’s first artisanal liqueur shop. It offers sweets, cakes, and liqueurs. This brings together the pulpería’s historic setting and a distinct culinary profile of sweet products and liqueurs.
Trout at Don Clemente
At Don Clemente, a self-guided tour takes you along the pools where trout are raised. Fly fishing is also possible if you bring your own equipment. Smoked or pickled trout are offered, and frozen, packaged trout are also available. The two offerings have distinct culinary profiles: Eben Ezer specializes in sweets and liqueurs, while Don Clemente offers trout in a variety of preparations and packaging.
More experiences in the wider destination of Departamento San Alberto
In Nono, 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. The two cultural attractions offer different experiences: the tour focuses on traditional buildings, while the museum combines a collection from around the world with recreated historical periods.
The hiking trails in Departamento San Alberto can also be distinguished by specific features. The Sendero del Arroyo follows the Arroyo Los Sanjuaninos for about five kilometers and can be hiked independently or with an authorized guide; the Sendero del Empedrado is eight kilometers long, runs from the paraje Algarrobo to the Altas Cumbres, and has sections rated moderate to moderately difficult.
The Río Panaholma rises in the Cumbres de Achala, is fed by the Laguna Verde and Los Hornillos streams, and is known for its mesothermal water and beaches. In Nono, the Laberinto offers coordination and balance games as well as a confitería with panoramic views. In Panaholma, the monument to the India Panaholma welcomes visitors; the Nuestra Señora del Rosario chapel is a defining feature of the town’s religious landscape.
Discover more destinations: Villa Cura Brochero, Los Hornillos, Mina Clavero, Panaholma, Ciénaga de Allende.
Go to the wider travel overview: Departamento San Alberto.
