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Home » Destinations » South America » Argentina

Scenes from Cordoba, Argentina

Modified: Jul 14, 2019 · Published: Mar 28, 2013 by Dave Lee |

The multi-colored entrance to Igelisa del Sagrado Corazon
The multi-colored entrance to Igelisa del Sagrado Corazon

[S]mack dab in the middle of Argentina, lies the university town of Cordoba.

Unlike Rosario, it was immediately apparent there's a lot to do in Cordoba, beyond a day trip to visit the childhood home of Che Guevara in nearby Alta Gracia.

For starters, Argentina's second largest city features the Jesuit Block, which is made up of historic churches, as well as university buildings and residences. In 2000, the Jesuit Block was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being that it's a city filled with college students from all over Argentina, there's a palpable sense of youth culture present, in addition to all the restaurants, bars, and dance clubs that cater to students.

Add to that dozens of museums and parks, and it felt like a very livable city. If I were to return to live in Argentina, I'd pick Cordoba over Buenos Aires.

Facade of Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon
Facade of Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon
The gargoyles and flying buttresses of Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon (Church of the Sacred Heart)
The gargoyles and flying buttresses of Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon (Church of the Sacred Heart)
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus (1645-1654)
Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus (1645-1654)
Iglesia Catedral (1694)
Iglesia Catedral (1694)
Detail of the Catherdal's dome
Detail of the Catherdal's dome
Plaza opposite the Cathedral
Plaza opposite the Cathedral
Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio E. Carrafa
Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio E. Carrafa
Circle sculpture installation to celebrate Argentina's bicentennial in 2010. Each circle is engraved with a notable event from the city's history, and now, lots of graffiti too.
Circle sculpture installation to celebrate Argentina's bicentennial in 2010. Each circle is engraved with a notable event from the city's history, and now, lots of graffiti too.
Ernesto "Che" Guevara poster
Ernesto "Che" Guevara's image is alive and well in Cordoba
Dance clubs line the streets near the universities
Dance clubs line the streets near the universities
One of the bars inside Central, an upscale lounge and restaurant
One of the bars inside Central, an upscale lounge and restaurant where I grabbed sushi for dinner one night
Fernet and Coke
Fernet and Coke, a popular mixed drink in Argentina that tastes like cough syrup. I forced myself to give it a try in Cordoba, before I left the country.
Entrance to Galeria San Placido
Entrance to Galeria San Placido
Lots of little outdoor cafes, shops, and art galleries are waiting to be discovered
Lots of little outdoor cafes, shops, and art galleries are waiting to be discovered

If you have to pick a place to live in Argentina for a year, which city would you choose? Why?

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