Argentina – Cordoba

Córdoba is a university city, young and dynamic and as such has a happening nightlife scene. A legend is said that the city was named as a gift for the wife’s founder, as she was from Córdoba (Spain).

People of Córdoba, Cordobesas, are known as fun-loving cuarteto dancers (cumbia) and I can say I’ve seen a few dance on random street corners while drinking a typical Fernet and Coke.

I do suggest the free walking tours as you will get a lot of information about the city and its importance in the revolution that started against the dictatorship.

• Plaza San Martin where you’ll find the statue of Jose de San Martin, the savior of Argentina, as well as the Iglesia Catedral. On the pavements, you will see a painting of the church’s and cabildo. The artist wanted to attract people’s attention as he said we would always look at the floor while walking and not up.
• Plaza España
• Parque Sarmiento in the city centre is a wonderful swathe of green right in the middle of the urban metropolis
• Museo de la memoria: if you haven’t yet familiarized yourself with the devastating history of Argentina’s “Dirty War”, I’ve heard this museum provides an enlightening look but haven’t had the chance to visit it myself. Tue-Sun 9am-9pm, Pje. Santa Catalina 1
• Paseo de las Artes is a great place for shopping, it’s a weekend street market with original handicrafts, souvenirs, and vintage clothing, all spread out over several blocks in the Güemes neighborhood. Sat-Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm
• Guemes is the bohemian neighborhood and, in my opinion, the coolest and hippest place in the city. Just walk around and go into galleries and shops, or stop for a drink or a bite in one of the many restaurants
• Jesuit block is one of the best preserved European settlements of its kind. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it contains the University of Córdoba, the oldest university in Argentina and the fourth-oldest in the Americas. Tue-Sun 9am-8pm, Nieto 2
• Patio Olmos is a shopping mall, good alternative if it’s raining or if you want to see something open on a Sunday. But fair warning, it gets packed on Sunday! Mon-Sun 10am-10pm, Av. Velez Sarsfield 361
• Capuchin Church, Buenos Aires 600

Have a drink at the nice Dada Store Mini Tienda indoor patio (Achavaz Rodriguez 250) or grab a delicious tapas and artisanal beer at Posta! (Calle Belgrano 731).