Río Ceballos is a city and tourist destination nestled at the foot of the Sierras Chicas in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, situated approximately 30–35 kilometers north of the provincial capital of Córdoba. The area sits at an elevation of 729 meters (2,392 feet) above sea level and forms part of the Greater Córdoba region. The town is accessible via Route E-53 heading north from Córdoba past the airport, or alternatively through Villa Allende, Mendiolaza, and Unquillo via Route E-57. A notable natural feature in the area is the Reserva Hídrica Natural Parque La Quebrada, located approximately 7 kilometers beyond Río Ceballos along Avenida San Martín. This reserve encompasses roughly 4,200 hectares, including the lake and surrounding shoreline area (approximately 340 fiscal hectares), and is centered around the Dique La Quebrada reservoir. The reserve's primary purpose is to protect the water supply to the reservoir, prevent contamination within the watershed, and reduce erosion and sedimentation — all factors that directly influence water quality and aquatic habitat in the region.