Uritorco

Córdoba Province, Argentina

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Cerro Uritorco is a 1,949-meter (6,394-foot) mountain in Córdoba Province, Argentina, standing as the highest peak in the Sierras Chicas range near the town of Capilla del Monte, just 3 kilometers from its center. Its name “Uritu urqu” means “Male Hill” in Santiago del Estero Quichua, and the mountain is privately managed, accessible to the public for an entrance fee via a medium-difficulty hiking trail that takes about three hours to reach the summit. Uritorco is world-famous as a hotspot for UFO sightings and paranormal activity, with many believers describing it as a center of extraterrestrial energy and home to an underground alien city called Erks, attracting spiritual seekers, New Age practitioners, and mystics for decades. Since the late 20th century, it has become a major destination for spiritual tourism, meditation, yoga, and energy rituals—especially at sites like the “Pyramid of Uritorco,” designed to channel the mountain’s reputed powerful energy. The nearby town features unique UFO-shaped houses, and visitors can enjoy hiking, night climbs to witness the sunrise, and panoramic views of Córdoba’s lush landscapes, with spring and autumn offering the most pleasant weather for outdoor activities.