San Roque

San Roque is a water reservoir in the Punilla Valley near Villa Carlos Paz, covering 16 square kilometers (about 6.2 square miles). The water reaches depths up to 25 meters (approximately 82 feet) and sits at an elevation of 643 meters (around 2,110 feet) above sea level.

Engineers built the first dam in 1888 to bring drinking water to the city of Córdoba. In 1944, a larger structure replaced it, standing 150 meters away from the original site.

Local families come to fish, swim and sail on the water, especially during weekends and holidays. Shallow stone edges along the shore attract people who gather to sit and picnic near the water.

Access to the shoreline areas is open throughout the year, with summer months drawing the most visitors. Paths along the water are mostly flat and allow easy walking for most people.

When water levels drop, remains of the first dam from 1888 become visible, surviving several attempts at demolition with dynamite. These old structures rise from the water and recall earlier engineering efforts.

Elevation above the sea: 643 m

GPS coordinates: -31.37806,-64.46944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:19