8 activities in Cordoba, Argentina

Córdoba is the capital of Córdoba Province and the second-largest city in Argentina after the autonomous city of Buenos Aires. The city has many historical monuments preserved from the Spanish colonial rule, especially buildings of the Roman Catholic Church.

In this tour, we will discover that Córdoba has reigning nature, old architecture, latent history, modernity and economic growth in each of its corners. The culture and history remain on the streets materialized in old buildings, churches, museums, providing a route that visitors can tour without restrictions.


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Spanish and English

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Start point:
Pick up from hotels in Cordoba City only.

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Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

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Guide type: Guide

We will leave Cordoba through the provincial route n° 5 by passing the monument of Miryam Stefford, heading to Alta Gracia. Once we reach the city, we will see the most important testimonies of its rich cultural heritage: The Tajamar, an old artificial lake built by the Jesuits.

The Jesuit Estancia Alta Gracia (Virrey Liniers House Historical Museum), Nuestra Señora de la Merced Church, the house where Ernesto "Che" Guevara lived during his childhood, the museum of the famous musical composer Manuel de Falla and the Virgen de Lourdes Grotto. We return to Cordoba.

Languages
Spanish and English.

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Pick up from hotels in Cordoba City only.

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Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

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Guide type: Guide

Córdoba is the capital of Córdoba Province and the second-largest city in Argentina after the autonomous city of Buenos Aires.The city has many historical monuments preserved from the Spanish colonial rule, especially buildings of the Roman Catholic Church.

In this tour, we will discover that Córdoba has reigning nature, old architecture, latent history, modernity and economic growth in each of its corners. The culture and history remain on the streets materialized in old buildings, churches, museums, providing a route that visitors can tour without restrictions.

After the city tour, we will visit the Manzana Jesuítica (the Jesuit Block), declared in 2000 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which consists of a group of buildings dating from the 17th century including the Compañía de Jesús church, the Nuestra Señora de Lourdes chapel, the old principalship of the University, current UNC History Museum, and the traditional School of Monserrat.


Languages
Spanish and English

Others
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Location
Start point:
Pick up from hotels in Cordoba City only.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

We leave Cordoba through the provincial route E-55 sightseeing La Calera, the Hydroelectric Power Plant and the San Roque Dam, which is the oldest in the province. Then we take the Camino de las Cien Curvas (the road of the hundred curves) which runs along the lakefront, to arrive at Villa Carlos Paz which is the most important tourist center of the province, where we will tour its commercial center and the residential neighborhoods.

We will visit a traditional watch called the Cu-Cu, an alfajor factory (an alfajor is a typical Argentinian sweet) and the chairlift (optional, not included in the tour). We will return to Cordoba through the Justinian Allende Posse Highway.


Languages
Spanish and English

Others
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Location
Start point:
Pick up from hotels in Cordoba City only.

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Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

We will start our tour with a pick-up from your hotel in the center of the city at 8:30 a.m. to go to a real Central European village located in the heart of the Sierras Cordobesas. During the whole tour until we reach our destination, we will enjoy panoramic views and the landscape with forests and mountains of the Calamuchita Valley.

We will pass by the cities of Alta Gracia, La Bolsa, Villa los Aromos, La Serranita and Villa Ciudad de América before reaching the first attraction: Los Molinos Lake Reservoir. Once there, we will appreciate its panoramic view and meters ahead of its location, we will make a stop to observe the impressive view of the reservoir, Champaqui Hill and Black Hill.

We will continue the tour through the Sierras Grandes and thus arrive at La Cumbrecita, the only pedestrian town in the country located at 1450 meters above sea level and declared a multipurpose reserve. In this area, we will walk through the traditional circuit, which will allow us to visit the Olla, the Ecumenical Church, the Waterfall and the circuit "The Wooden Sculptures". During this time, we will visit a village that seems to be a fairy tale.

Around noon, we will have free time for lunch (lunch not included), and you will be able to choose whether you want to enjoy the local cuisine or a picnic on the banks of the Rio del Medio.

After the free time, we will meet at the entrance of the village and continue with the itinerary towards Villa General Belgrano. This is a city that was born from the fusion between immigrants and natives, which is characterized by its German cuisine, its Tyrolean architectural style and the elaboration of handmade beer. In this place, we will make a descent of approximately one hour, to know its streets and corners as well as to make a visit to a factory of artisan beer or one of chocolates.

Finally, after 10 hours, we will return to the city and leave you at your downtown hotel.

Languages
Spanish and English.

Others
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Location
Start point:
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Schedule
Duration: 10 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

We leave Cordoba through the provincial route n° E-55 sightseeing La Calera Hydroelectric Power Plant and the San Roque Dam which is the oldest in the province. We will pass Bialet Massé and Santa María de Punilla up to Cosquín, the National Folklore Capital.

We go through Valle Hermoso to La Falda where we are going to cross the classic Eden Avenue and the mall. We cross the town of Huerta Grande and Villa Giardino to arrive to Capilla del Monte at the base of the mystical Uritorco hill.We continue visiting Los Cocos (the chairlift is optional and is not included), Cruz Grande, Cruz Chica and La Cumbre with its European-style mansions. Last we will arrive at Villa Carlos Paz tourist center in the late hours of the evening before returning to Cordoba.

Languages
Spanish and English

Others
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Location
Start point:
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Schedule
Duration: 10 Hours

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Guide type: Guide

We leave Cordoba through the National Route N°20 through the picturesque towns of Villa Carlos Paz, San Antonio de Arredondo, Mayú Sumaj, Icho Cruz and Cuesta Blanca. Then we start to transit the Camino de las Altas Cumbres, enjoying its stunning panoramic views and visiting various points along the way as the waterfall Tear of Indio, Fundación el Cóndor, la Pampa de Achala and the birth of Mina Clavero river.

In Mina Clavero we are going to know the Balneario of the Elephants and the mall. In Villa Cura Brochero we will see the church where the Brochero Gaucho Priest used to preach. We will continue by Nono, by sighting the typical Nuños hills and the Polifacético Rocsen museum. We return to Cordoba through Bosque Alegre trail overlooking the Estación Terrena and the National Observatory.


Languages
Spanish and English

Others
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Location
Start point:
Pick up from hotels in Cordoba City only.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 10 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Explore Argentina´s history and legacy of the Jesuit Order and learn about its influence on the education and traditions in the province of Cordoba

Highlights
- Uncover the fascinating history and culture of the Jesuits
- Admire colonial architecture
- Roundtrip transport with a professional guide

Journey towards Colonia Caroya, inhabited by the descendants of the many families of Friulian immigrants, who set sail to Buenos Aires in the late 1800´s to colonize the lands of the Caroya Ranch.

The first stop will be 44km north of the City of Córdoba (National Route 9), at the Estancia Jesuítica Casa Caroya, a large colonial grand house, surrounded by tree groves and vines at the foot of the Sierras Chicas mountain range. This once, summer residence of the students of Monserrat college, was declared a World Heritage Site by the Annual Assembly of UNESCO, in 2000.

Continue to Jesús María, famous for its Doma (Horse Training) and Folklore Festivals. Visit the San Isidro Labrador Jesuit Estancia, famous for its wine making. Stop by the historic Posta Sinsacate and Barranca Yaco, where General Juan Facundo Quiroga, Governor and caudillo of La Rioja, was assassinated.

Immerse yourself into the tranquillity of the grounds and nature at the final stop, Santa Catalina Estancia, known for its beautiful baroque church before enjoying the scenic route back to the city as you pass through the picturesque towns of Ascochinga, La Granja, Villa Animi, Agua de Oro, Salsipuedes and Rio Ceballos.

Languages
Spanish and English

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Location
Start point:
Pick up from hotels in Cordoba City only.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 13:00
14:30 - 18:30

Duration: 4 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Recommendations
Please bring a bottle of water.