This area is formed by the departments of San Carlos, Tunuyán, and Tupungato.
There are two well defined areas, in the West there are two Andean mountain ridges: Front Range and the Limit Mountain Range; in the East, there is a large valley, called Valle de Uco.
Its main river, the Tunuyán, fed by the rivers Las Tunas, Colorado, Salinillas, and the brook Manzano, among others, irrigate all the oases of the Uco Valley, which covers about 55,000 hectares. The valley bases its economy on the cultivation of the vines, olive trees, vegetables and fruit. The length of their crops is alternated with food industries, warehouses and storage, as well as fruit packing places.
The landscape is considerably greener than in other parts of the Province, considering it has a microclimate and an average of rainfall superior than in other regions.
An optimal network of roads mostly paved, link the agricultural areas of these departments.
Its typical cuisine is represented by beef with the skin, tortilla al rescoldo, valdivianos, ñacos, chanfainas, mazamorra a la harina, apple pie and typical tabletas.
Its main festivals are:
In November, the Provincial Party of the Tradition, in the Department of San Carlos, it is celebrated for 4 days with Creole skills presentations, dances, typical food and selling of handicrafts.
In February, the National Party of the Tonada, in the Department of Tunuyán, is celebrated over a week; there, in addition to typical food, Creole skills, the most important artists of the Cuyano and national folklore are brought together.
Commemoration of the death of General San Martin in the Manzano Histórico, where crowds gather to enjoy not only the landscape, but also the cultural tourist attraction.
SAN CARLOS
The largest Department of the Central Region. Its main cities are the head city San Carlos, La Consulta and Eugenio Bustos. There you can see the traces of history and tradition, where the Indians and Creoles used to dispute the mastery of the fertile Uco Valley. The remnants of Fort San Carlos are proof of that dispute.
The San Martin libertarian movement also left its track there, and is present in the Historical Museum. The building where the Directorate of Tourism is gives San Carlo great pride.
The Laguna Diamante, a current provincial reservation, where its waters become green, blue or gray according to the time of day, is a delight for the traveller. For more information see Circuit No.1: Diamond lagoon and Circuit No.5: History
TUNUYÁN
This is a quiet and fertile land, where the apple orchards multiply producing delicious and recognized fruits. The river Tunuyán, which gives its name to the Department, surrounds it through the East, South and West. It allows the practice of adventure sports like kayaking, canoeing and rafting. The beautiful geography can be covered on horseback, where both the animal and the rider will find a refreshing stream, and both will be able to rest in the shade of a tree, taking fresh air.
It has a good infrastructure for tourism. In the area of the Manzano Histórico, there are campsites, shelters, and restaurants. For more information see Circuit No.2: Historical Aple-tree and natural springs
TUPUNGATO
Most of its territory is mountainous, so its landscape is determined by the nearby presence of the high mountains, in the North, there is the majestic Cerro del Plata, and in the West, the Tupungato volcano. Most of the production activities are done mainly by the shores of rivers and streams that go across the area, and where risky sports are practiced, as well as adventure tourism, mountaineering and wildlife watching. Among its crops there should be highlighted the presence of huge chestnut and walnut trees. For more information see Circuit No.3: Cordón del Plata and Circuit No.4: Agro tourism
