Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril
The Tren de las Sierras station, now a tourist information point.
The old railway station of Capilla del Monte is one of the town's most beloved postcards. Built in stone at the end of the 19th century, it was for decades the gateway for tourists arriving to the Sierras of the Punilla valley. After years of neglect, the building was restored and in November 2023 it once again welcomed the Tren de las Sierras, which connects the city of Córdoba with the town. Today the grounds combine its railway function with that of a tourist and cultural space: people come here to take photos, wait for the train, or ask for information about tours. It is a place full of nostalgia, ideal to start or end a walk through the center of Capilla.
What makes this place unique
- Historic stone building with its original gallery facing the platform
- Arrival of the Tren de las Sierras, reopened in November 2023 after half a century
- Classic photo spot rich in railway nostalgia
- Located steps from the center, ideal to combine with a walk around town
A bit of history
The branch line that reached Capilla del Monte was inaugurated toward the end of the 19th century, when the railroad drove the tourist development of the entire Punilla valley. The station that remains today was actually the second in the town: previously the train stopped at the intersection of Pueyrredón and Moreno streets, where the Don Orione Institution now stands. The new building was constructed in stone, with a wide gallery facing the platform that served as a waiting room and ticket office, a side entrance with a turnstile, and the station master's house behind it. The service enjoyed its golden age in the mid-1960s, carrying locals and tourists from Córdoba, Buenos Aires, and Rosario. With the decline of the railroad, the branch line was interrupted in the early 2000s. Only in November 2023, after a restoration, did the Tren de las Sierras return to Capilla del Monte after half a century.
URI's tips
If you want to take the full train trip from Córdoba, check the official schedules in advance because frequencies change and the journey lasts several hours; buy your ticket in advance in summer. For a quick visit, combine the station with a walk through the center and Diagonal Buenos Aires.
What to bring
Camera or phone for photos, hat and sunscreen, water, comfortable footwear, and if you plan to travel by train, buy your ticket in advance during high season
This is what Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril looks like
How to get to Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril
0.8 km from downtown Capilla del Monte. About 10 minutes walking from the central square.
It is within the urban area of Capilla del Monte, a few blocks from the center and the commercial corridor. You can walk there from Plaza San Martín or Diagonal Buenos Aires street in a few minutes; it is also accessible by car or private taxi from anywhere in town.
What everyone asks
Does the train still arrive in Capilla del Monte?
Yes. The Tren de las Sierras returned to Capilla del Monte in November 2023, after about fifty years without service, connecting the town with the city of Córdoba through the Punilla valley.
How long does the train ride from Córdoba take?
The full journey between the city of Córdoba and Capilla del Monte takes about five hours, as the train stops in many towns in the valley such as La Calera, Cosquín, La Falda, and La Cumbre.
Does it cost to enter the station?
No. Visiting the station and walking around it is free. You only pay for the ticket if you want to travel on the Tren de las Sierras.
