Are you going to Argentina, the land of pumas? This is in which area you will be staying in Córdoba, the second city of the country!
Córdoba (originally named Córdoba de la Nueva Andalucía), is a city located in the center of the Argentina , 700km from the capital Buenos Aires . It is the capital of the province of Córdoba: the second most populous city of Argentina, all at the same time the major economic lung of South America, cultural centre, high place of the Catholic cult doubled with a first-rate student city!
Founded in the 16th century by the conquistadors, the city served as a refuge for the Spanish to protect themselves against the indigenous rebels and was declared, given its strategic importance, the temporary capital of Argentina on several occasions. Today, the city is highly industrialized and has all the necessary massive infrastructure to ensure its economic growth; As a major technological hub, it has risen after the successive economic crises that plunge the country into recession and now sees many foreign companies implanting subsidiaries in its territory and in fact promoting the development of its tourism offer.
A city shared between tradition and modernity, it would be a shame to visit Argentina without going for a tour: if it tempts you, we give you all our good plans to find the perfect accommodation where to sleep in Córdoba!
Also read: The 9 things to do in Córdoba
Downtown
The city is geometrically structured, like most cities in America (from the North or the South, by the way): it is cut into “barrios” (neighborhoods), crossed by perpendicular avenues. The historic heart is obviously the place to be discovered first of all in a guided tour: staying in Córdoba by choosing this area allows you to discover the cultural heritage of the city and its amazing Spanish colonial architecture. This is where you can admire the Manzana Jesuítica , a Jesuit ensemble of the 17th century which consists of several churches and the campus of the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, one of the oldest universities in the American continent!
The museums follow each other as you cross the alleys: the Museo Superior de Bellas Artes and its high colour exhibitions, the Faro Museo Emilio Caraffa located right next to the communal zoo (ideal for a family afternoon), or the Museo de Antropología . More surprising in the city, an astronomical observatory welcomes you and offers many interesting lectures and workshops.
Accommodation in Córdoba is easy if you choose the city centre: hotels, hostels and self-catering accommodations here! A young and student city, the rental market is obviously very well provided and will be happy with the passing visitor: the prices are, moreover, correct - in Argentina, the standard of living is relatively low, including in large cities and the prices obviously adjust to this particularity.
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Alta Córdoba
northern part of the city is the perfect place for a young or trendy clientele: many bars and restaurants await you on the boulevard Los Granaderos (one of the main arteries of the city) and shopping malls will provide the most rewarders with the opportunity to enjoy themselves or spoil their loved ones! Whether you enjoy empanadas by making lick-offer or decided to party in one of the many discotheques that the neighborhood has, one thing is certain: those who seek where to sleep in Córdoba will find without problem suitable housing and cheap enough by visiting rental platforms.
Our advice: go see a play at the theatre Centro Cultural Alta Córdoba a real institution in the city!
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