CORDOBA
This lush province is nestled among the central sierras in the heart of Argentina
- beyond the open fields of cattle and hard-working gauchos. First founded in
1573, Córdoba is considered the nation’s second capital.
The nation's oldest university rests in Córdoba, established in 1621 by the Jesuit
Order, and alludes to the provincial term La Docta. Despite pedestrian centers
and picturesque plazas, the finest aspect of downtown Córdoba is the historic
Jesuit Block and its religious edifices, recognized together as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site since 2000. Several other chapels and convents of the city were
erected by Carmelites and Franciscans. Renaissance, baroque, and indigenous
elements are recognized in almost all provincial architecture. As you depart this
intellectual center and head into the countryside, you might explore such towns
as Alta Gracia, once home to an adolescent Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Wooden
crosses dot verdant hilltops as Jesuit ruins and estancias are found throughout
the land. Avid hunters are allured here for prime dove hunting, while other
travelers prefer pristine golf courses and upscale polo clubs. Villa Carlos Paz is
a hip retreat with chic casinos and chalets, while Rio Cuarto boasts a quaint
commercial center amidst mixed flora and fauna.
This lush province is nestled among the central sierras in the heart of Argentina
- beyond the open fields of cattle and hard-working gauchos. First founded in
1573, Córdoba is considered the nation’s second capital.
The nation's oldest university rests in Córdoba, established in 1621 by the Jesuit
Order, and alludes to the provincial term La Docta. Despite pedestrian centers
and picturesque plazas, the finest aspect of downtown Córdoba is the historic
Jesuit Block and its religious edifices, recognized together as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site since 2000. Several other chapels and convents of the city were
erected by Carmelites and Franciscans. Renaissance, baroque, and indigenous
elements are recognized in almost all provincial architecture. As you depart this
intellectual center and head into the countryside, you might explore such towns
as Alta Gracia, once home to an adolescent Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Wooden
crosses dot verdant hilltops as Jesuit ruins and estancias are found throughout
the land. Avid hunters are allured here for prime dove hunting, while other
travelers prefer pristine golf courses and upscale polo clubs. Villa Carlos Paz is
a hip retreat with chic casinos and chalets, while Rio Cuarto boasts a quaint
commercial center amidst mixed flora and fauna.
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