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Córdoba Province, Argentina

Córdoba, capital of the province.

Distances: 710 kilometers from Buenos Aires
670 kilometers from Mendoza
329 kilometers from Santa Fé

It is one of the oldest populations in the south end of the American continent, where the town life and that of the great city characterizes this city. It is considered the commercial and historical capital of Argentina because here the first university and one of the first bishoprics were founded.

Córdoba offers a varied hotel and gastronomic structure. The modern shopping centers, long pedestrian streets and numerous commercial galleries of different styles, make of Córdoba a tourist and modern city.

Places of interest to visit

· Cathedral Church
· Historical Town Council building with its underground jails
· Jesuit Crypt and the Compania de Jesus Church
· Las Teresas Convent
· National University of Córdoba
· Stream of La Cañada
· The Punilla and Mar Chiquita Way
· The Grandes Lagos Way

Attractive tourist places

La Calera del Diquecito, located 18 kilometers from Córdoba. It was the first summer village that was born together with the city. Its lime ovens are characteristical together with the old large houses from beginning of the century, the mill and the old chapel that was built in 1750.

Cura Brochero, old village located 160 kilometers from Córdoba. It is crossed by the river Panoholma, with warm water and golden beaches. To the singularity of the landscape, excellent historical and cultural prints of the past are added, where the characteristic of their primitive residents, the Comechingones indians, survive.

Capilla del Monte, small tourist village located 110 kilometers from Córdoba. It is at the foot of the highest mountain from the Sierras Chicas and Uritorco. Among the most important spas, are: Calabumba, La Toma, Los Mogotes, Aguila Blanca and Aguas Azules.

Laguna Villa Mar Chiquita, located 150 kilometers from Córdoba. This lagoon of salted water possesses healing properties. It is a true mediterranean sea. The rosy flamencos are outstanding.

Nono, region located 130 kilometers from Córdoba. It is characterized by its huge variety of landscapes and resources; from its high summits, pampas, valleys, to its majestic volcanos. Ideal place to rest, to enjoy the golden autumns, afternoons of warm sun, and springs with aroma of grass and seeds in bloom.

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