Villa General Belgrano
An Alpine-style town founded by German and Swiss immigrants, known for its wooden houses, craft beer, and the October Beer Festival.
Villa General Belgrano is located in the Calamuchita Valley. Since the 1930s, it has been settled by German, Swiss, and Austrian immigrants, including sailors from the Graf Spee battleship. Its streets are lined with wooden houses, beer halls, chocolate shops, and shops selling sausages and smoked meats. Every October, the National Beer Festival takes place, Argentina's version of Munich's Oktoberfest. Other events include the Alpine Chocolate Festival in July and the Central European Pastry Festival at Easter. It is about 85 km from Córdoba, roughly a 1.5-hour drive, and can be combined with La Cumbrecita for a one- or two-day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- La Cumbrecita
- Quebrada del Condorito National Park
- Estancia Jesuítica de Alta Gracia
- Che Guevara House Museum
- Barrio Güemes & Paseo de las Artes
- Emilio Caraffa Provincial Fine Arts Museum
- Evita Fine Arts Museum (Palacio Ferreyra)
- Bicentennial Lighthouse