My name is Constanza Valverdi, but everyone calls me Coti. I was born in Córdoba Capital, Argentina. I've been traveling across Italy for the past year and a half, and I thought I had seen it all—until I arrived in Abruzzo.
For the first time, I found an Italian region where nature takes center stage, far away from the buzz of big cities.

In this travel journal, I’ll take you with me through the heart of Abruzzo Citeriore: from hills steeped in history to breathtaking viewpoints, unforgettable encounters, authentic flavors, and an Italian-Argentine connection you can feel with every step.

Our trip began in the town of Ortona, a small coastal town on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, in the province of Chieti. It’s an ideal place to combine sea and mountains, and enjoy the contrast that Abruzzo Citeriore has to offer.