338 km away (3h 30min) from Salta, Gral. Enrique Mosconi is one of the youngest towns in the province.

Origins of the town

The history of the camp dates back to 1906 when Don Francisco Tobar discovered oil outcrops on the slopes and bed of the Quebrada de Galarza, a deposit he named Mina República Argentina. The town originated on September 12, 1928, when the state company Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF) discovered its first oil well called Vespucio 1 (V1). It takes its name from the Vespucio station, located at kilometer 1,690 of the railroad line. The "camp", as its name indicates, was born with the intention of being a transitory place, however, the boom of the oil activity made necessary the planning and design of a town with a totally modern urban infrastructure, buildings and services.

Black gold landscape

Following an ascending, zigzagging route framed by the green landscape of the yungas or mountain jungles, Vespucio is found. Visitors are struck by the urban layout: diagonal and sloping streets, historic buildings and museums, heritage of the "golden" era of oil exploitation in the area.
To walk through Vespucio is to travel through a part of Argentine history, to discover its magic through the stories of family members and former workers of the company, to admire its emblematic buildings, to marvel at its natural environment and to enjoy the variety of flora and fauna, with special emphasis on bird watching.

Vespucio, a Magical Place

It was born with the intention of being a transitory place but the boom of the oil activity made it necessary to build a town for the convenience and comfort of YPF employees. Thus, from the beginning, it was built in an orderly and planned manner, arranging the strategic location of each of its houses and public buildings. The unmissable is to walk through Camp Vespucio, its streets, buildings and museums take us to relive an era that the Vespuceños remember with emotion and nostalgia.

The Yacimiento Norte Administration

One of the oldest buildings in Vespucio, it is located on the access road to the town and stands out for its wooden architecture. This is where the General Administration of the YPF company worked, which is why it was one of the most important buildings in the Camp.

Vespucio Social Club

Built in 1933, the Social Club was used as a dining room and cafeteria for the employees, besides being the venue for the main social events. With a facade of neocolonial architecture, the hall has a capacity for 150 people; the club also has a tennis court, a paddle court and a swimming pool.

Municipal Movie Theater

The history of the YPF movie theater dates back to 1953, when the company decided to build it as part of its booming action in the middle of the mountains. Its architecture, closely linked to modernity, remains unscathed, almost untouched by the passage of time.

Vespucio Social Sports Federation

It is the largest sports complex in the region, with an important infrastructure that allows the practice of various sports. The Federation has a professional soccer field, a roofed field with parquet flooring, two multifunctional external
multifunctional outdoor courts where different sports can be practiced (handball, volleyball and basketball), as well as two bocce courts.

Museum of Natural Sciences and Petroleum "Rodolfo Parodi Bustos".

Created in 1.993 with rooms of Paleontology, Archaeology, Mineralogy, Ethnography that invite to know the natural patrimony of Vespucio. You can also appreciate personal objects that belonged to the oil pioneer in the north of Argentina, Don Francisco Tobar.

Gregorio Torres Museum

The museum, located in the former YPF supply plant, inaugurated in 2007, pays tribute to the career and achievements of the poet and writer Gregorio Torres. The exhibition room of birds, mammals and reptiles shows the diversity of species that make up the habitat of the yungas.

Natural Heritage

The natural heritage of Campamento Vespucio is the ideal scenario that allows us to appreciate and enjoy the richness and biodiversity of the yungas eco-region.

Camino al Aguay Wetlands

It is a municipal protected area. This ecosystem is home to a large amount of wildlife, characterized by its high productivity. In the Sierras de San Antonio there is a variety of wetlands coming from springs. Some of the bodies of water near the camp are: El Aguay and Laguna del Cielo.

Galarza Gorge

The Quebrada de Galarza is formed by a small river that surrounds Camp Vespucio. In the upper basin there is a small waterfall of 5 meters. The ravine preserves a historical value; in this place Don Francisco Tobar discovered oil outcrops, which would later change forever the history of the north of the province of Salta. In "El Salto" is located the cave La Salamanca whose legend is part of the Vespuce heritage. The place invites you to practice rappel and trekking, in direct contact with nature.

Divina Misericordia Natural Viewpoint

It is a natural viewpoint located to the south of Villa Tranquila, which is accessed through low-difficulty sloping trails. From here you can get a privileged view of all Camp Vespucio and you can also see the cities of General Mosconi and Tartagal.

Las Yungas Park

With a surface of 29 hectares, it is an unmissable visit. The park has five trails, of low and medium difficulty, that allow you to explore the jungle thicket and learn about the diversity of species, among which stand out: mountain saffron, cedar, cebil, yuchán, blackberry, quebrachillo, white laurel, among others. At its highest point is "el tanque" (the tank), an imposing structure that originally stored drinking water for the camp.

Local gastronomy

The most delicious and unmissable when it comes to tasting local products are tropical fruits such as mangoes, passion fruit, avocados, pineapples, watermelons and citrus fruits.