# El Camino de Brochero cultural heritage designation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/el-camino-de-brochero-cultural-heritage-designation > Updated: 2026-09-19T18:45:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Argentine Chamber of Deputies officially designated ‘El Camino de Brochero’ as part of the nation’s intangible cultural heritage. This 240-kilometer route connects various locations associated with Saint Gabriel del Rosario Brochero, including Córdoba and Villa Cura Brochero. The legislation aims to preserve pilgrimage traditions and promote tourism, gastronomy, and artisanal activities, allowing travelers to receive accreditation as ‘Peregrino de Brochero’ upon completing the circuit. Following this designation, the 13th annual pilgrimage saw record-breaking attendance, with approximately 40,000 people participating in a 28-kilometer trek in the Traslasierra region of Córdoba. During the event, provincial authorities unveiled a plaque to commemorate the path’s new status as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Local officials noted the event’s growing significance for regional tourism, providing medical and sanitation services to support the large number of participants. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Pilgrims honor San José Gabriel Brochero in Córdoba Around 40,000 pilgrims completed the 28-kilometer ‘El Camino de Brochero’ pilgrimage in Córdoba, Argentina, marking a record turnout for the annual religious and cultural event. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pilgrims-honor-san-jos-gabriel-brochero-in-crdoba ### 2026-09-09: El Camino de Brochero declared Argentina intangible cultural heritage Argentina has declared the 240-kilometer ‘El Camino de Brochero’ as intangible cultural heritage to protect pilgrimage traditions and promote religious tourism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-camino-de-brochero-declared-argentina-intangible-cultural-heritage --- Cite as: El Camino de Brochero cultural heritage designation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/el-camino-de-brochero-cultural-heritage-designation