Nono between riverside landscapes, hiking trails and culture

Nono offers a variety of discoveries: the Río de los Sauces shapes the riverside landscape, self-guided trails lead through the surrounding area, and cultural projects offer insight into the town. When planning your trip, you can consider whether spending time together by the water, hiking or cultural experiences are your priorities. These preferences can also help guide you when choosing a holiday rental as a base for your stay.

Rivers and varied waterside landscapes

The Río de los Sauces in Nono is calm and warm, with extensive beaches and shallow water. Those interested in this riverside landscape will find a different setting here from the rockier stretches of the Río Chico de Nono. The two rivers meet at Cerro Los Nonos and then flow together towards Dique La Viña.

The Río Chico de Nono flows between large rocks and dense vegetation. Natural swimming pools and small, quiet pools form there. The landscapes described are markedly different: the Río de los Sauces is known for its beaches and shallow water, while the Río Chico is characterised by rocks, vegetation and pools. When planning your trip, you can choose the river and surroundings that appeal to you most, without treating the two rivers as though they were alike.

Hiking trails with different highlights

Sendero de la Juntura is a self-guided hiking trail with a low difficulty level. It is 7 km long and runs from Plaza San Martín to the confluence of the Río Chico and the Río de los Sauces. The route connects a specific starting point in town with the rivers’ confluence; its length and stated difficulty level are useful details for planning your day.

Sendero del Arroyo is also self-guided and has a low difficulty level. The trail is 5 km long, and its access point is 2.5 km from the centre of Nono. When planning, note that the distance given refers to the access point and the town centre, while 5 km is the length of the hiking trail.

The self-guided Sendero Las Chuñas loop trail is also located near Nono. It offers views of the Altas Cumbres; old mortars carved into the rock are evidence of the heritage of the Indigenous peoples of this area. The loop combines natural scenery with a historical connection. If you would like to notice traces of earlier cultures as well as landscapes on your hikes, this trail offers a fitting theme.

Culture, crafts and activities for different age groups

Museo Rocsen opened in Nono in 1969. Another cultural highlight is Poesía Mural, a community initiative for public art. It involves poets, visual artists, local residents and municipal authorities. These offer two different ways to engage with culture: the museum is a place with a history dating back to its opening, while Poesía Mural presents art as a community project.

The Nono craft fair has around 75 craft stalls and about 15 stalls selling regional products. The items and goods on offer include leatherwork, textiles, painted ceramics, knives and woodwork. The fair’s variety makes it an appealing option for travellers interested in handmade items and regional products.

The Fiesta de la Tradición Serrana is a two-day event featuring folk music, traditional food and folk dancing. The programme also includes a gaucho parade and a horse-riding skills competition. This mix of music, food, dance and performances gives the event its own traditional character.

Laberinto de Nono has six mazes, including a traditional 900-square-metre maze made of arborvitae. It also offers skill and balance games, as well as a play area for younger children. Families may find this range appealing when children of different ages enjoy having their own activities; it describes the games and play area available without assuming a particular schedule for the day.

When choosing your holiday rental, you can weigh up the experiences you prefer: riverside landscapes, self-guided hiking trails, or culture and events. Other linked destinations to explore include Capilla Del Monte, Los Cocos, Las Rabonas, Molinari, La Falda, La Cumbre, Villa Icho Cruz and Villa General Belgrano.

For the broader travel overview: Córdoba.