Racó

Racó is defined by forests, rivers, rolling hills and impressive views. Hiking, trekking, cycling and exploring the landscape on horseback give the place a nature-focused range of activities. If you’re looking for a hotel for your stay in Racó, you can start by considering which of these activities you want to shape your itinerary.

Landscape and activities in Racó

Hiking and trekking are offered as adventure activities in Racó. Cycling is also an option: the trails and Sierras provide the stated setting for bike rides. Those who want to explore the landscape on horseback can do so with authorized providers. The activities offer different ways to get around—on foot, by bike or in the saddle—and each gives the landscape a distinct role. This lets you tailor your stay to the interests that bring you to Racó.

Racó in the Tafí Viejo Department

Racó is located in the Tafí Viejo Department and has a distinctive cultural feature in its streetscape: all the town’s streets are named after songs by folk musician Atahualpa Yupanqui. The street names thus take up a musical theme that characterizes the place alongside its landscape and activities. For travelers interested in folklore as well as nature, this connection adds a cultural dimension to the picture of Racó.

More places and topics in the Tafí Viejo Department

El Cadillal has its own profile as a tourism-oriented village that developed around the Dique Celestino Gelsi. A leisure guide from February 2021 mentions kayaking, boat trips and zip-lining there. It also describes a chairlift complex that takes tourists to the summit of Cerro Médici, from where they can see the Sierras de Medina and the large expanse of water. Swimming is possible at the beaches of Dique Celestino Gelsi. These activities differ from the walking, cycling and horseback riding mentioned for Racó.

Another topic for cycling travelers is the “Sendero El Cadillal - Tafí Viejo (Ruta y Finca)” cycling trail. The route, described in October 2025, is suitable for individual rides as well as group outings. Landscape features along the trail include hills, citrus groves and the expanse of water at El Cadillal. It is therefore a distinct regional cycling option, described differently from the cycling opportunities in Racó.

The city of Tafí Viejo also offers cultural attractions. The Museo Tahuui presents the origins of the Candelaria culture and the history of its first inhabitants through images and objects. At the Museo Ferroviario, knowledgeable guides explain the city’s railway history. The Monumento a San Martín depicts General San Martín’s passage through Tafí Viejo in 1814. The department’s themes thus range from Racó’s musical connections to archaeology and railway history in Tafí Viejo.

Racó as a starting point for your hotel search

If you’re looking for hotels in Racó, the landscape and activities of the place can help guide your choice of destination. Consider whether hiking and trekking, cycling or exploring on horseback will shape your stay. Other interests can be considered separately: water sports and the chairlift are associated with El Cadillal, while museums and the Monumento a San Martín are in the city of Tafí Viejo.

Discover more destinations: Las Tipas, Dique El Cadillal.

Back to the broader travel overview: Tafí Viejo Department.