The Uritorco Effect: Argentina’s Mysterious Mountain

The Uritorco Effect is the phrase many use to describe what they experience while climbing this 1,979-meter mountain located in central Argentina. For some, it's a place of introspection; for others, a source of unusual perceptions. Curiosity brings many to its summit, but few return unchanged.

A natural environment that feels different

The dry air and mountainous landscape may resemble other Argentine regions, yet many describe something unique. Some feel a physical vibration in the air; others speak of clarity of thought, spontaneous reflection, or unexpected emotional recall.

Sightings and personal experiences

Reports of strange lights, floating spheres, or unusual movements in the sky have multiplied since the 1980s. Especially after the “Pajarillo Mark,” many visitors have claimed to witness UFO sightings rising from the mountain’s base and vanishing without sound. Some even report a loss of time or shifts in perception.

"It wasn’t fear, but it wasn’t peace either. It was something else. A sensation that made me stay silent longer than usual,” shared one woman after a sunset walk.

Erks and UFOs: an energetic city and visible phenomena

Since the 1980s, Mount Uritorco has been the epicenter of UFO phenomena. The 1986 “Pajarillo Mark” was interpreted by many as the trace of a landing. Since then, photos and videos have shown moving lights, silent glowing groups, and flashes from the earth to the sky.

The core of this lore is Erks, an alleged subterranean energetic city beneath the mountain. According to esoteric interpretations, Erks is not a physical location, but a high-vibration realm inhabited by advanced beings of consciousness. These forms would manifest as visible energy under certain conditions.

In this vision, UFOs seen at Uritorco don’t come from outer space, but from Erks. The mountain acts as a living portal between dimensions. The lights are momentary glimpses of this hidden activity.

No scientific proof exists, but recurring, similar testimonies—often from unrelated people—keep the story alive. For many, the mountain is not a location, but a threshold.

Capilla del Monte and its spiritual surroundings

The nearby town of Capilla del Monte has evolved into a spiritual hub. It welcomes visitors practicing meditation, sound therapy, astrology, Reiki, or simply seeking peace and introspection.

Spaces such as the Meditation Pyramid and the Shobogenji Zen Temple—the first of its kind in Latin America—offer silent or group experiences. These places support internal journeys without dogma.

What happens after the ascent

Climbing Uritorco may not always bring extraordinary answers, but it often offers a moment of pause. With no cell signal and dry air requiring physical focus, body and mind enter a different rhythm.

The altitude, silence, and untouched scenery help people disconnect. The mountain doesn’t transform, but it facilitates. It creates the space where something long muted can surface: a thought, a feeling, a long-postponed decision.

That shift doesn’t require magic. It’s the result of an environment that gently encourages you to look inward. And though words may fall short, many leave with a quiet certainty: it was worth it.