Ins and outs
Getting there
There are frequent flights from Buenos Aires (two hours), Santiago de Chile and major northern Argentine cities to Córdoba's airport, Pajas Blancas.
Getting around
Most of the city's sights can easily be visited on foot within a day or so. There's a leafy pedestrian shopping area to the north of the Plaza San Martín, and the historical Manzana de los Jesuitas is two blocks southwest of here. Buses share the main roads with trolleybuses, which (for some reason) are driven only by women. Ordinary yellow taxis are usually more convenient for short distances than green remise taxis, which are better value for longer journeys. Tourists are allowed to park free in the centre, but must display a sticker, free from hotels and tourist offices, valid for a week and easily renewable.
Best time to visit
Avoid the hot and stormy summer months from December to February, when daytime temperatures are around 30°C. The dry season is April to September, with clear skies, cooler temperatures, but still pleasantly warm.
Tourist information
Useful websites include www.cordoba.gov.ar, and www.cordobaturismo.gov.ar.
Background
Founded in 1573 by an expedition from Santiago del Estero led by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, Córdoba was the most important city in the country in colonial times. During the late 16th and 17th centuries, the Jesuit Order made the city their headquarters for the southern part of the continent and founded the first university in the country, giving the city its nickname 'La Docta' (the Learned). In 1810 when Buenos Aires backed independence, the leading figures of Córdoba voted to remain loyal to Spain, and after independence the city was a stronghold of opposition to Buenos Aires. It's remained fiercely independent ever since, supporting many Radical party governments, and in May 1969, disturbances in the city ignited opposition to military rule throughout the country. Since the 1940s Córdoba has grown from a cultural, administrative and communications centre into a large industrial city, though in the last four years, recession has resulted in growing unemployment. However, the city has an upbeat feel and a fabulous nightlife.
There are frequent flights from Buenos Aires (two hours), Santiago de Chile and major northern Argentine cities to Córdoba's airport, Pajas Blancas.
Getting around
Most of the city's sights can easily be visited on foot within a day or so. There's a leafy pedestrian shopping area to the north of the Plaza San Martín, and the historical Manzana de los Jesuitas is two blocks southwest of here. Buses share the main roads with trolleybuses, which (for some reason) are driven only by women. Ordinary yellow taxis are usually more convenient for short distances than green remise taxis, which are better value for longer journeys. Tourists are allowed to park free in the centre, but must display a sticker, free from hotels and tourist offices, valid for a week and easily renewable.
Best time to visit
Avoid the hot and stormy summer months from December to February, when daytime temperatures are around 30°C. The dry season is April to September, with clear skies, cooler temperatures, but still pleasantly warm.
Tourist information
Useful websites include www.cordoba.gov.ar, and www.cordobaturismo.gov.ar.
Background
Founded in 1573 by an expedition from Santiago del Estero led by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, Córdoba was the most important city in the country in colonial times. During the late 16th and 17th centuries, the Jesuit Order made the city their headquarters for the southern part of the continent and founded the first university in the country, giving the city its nickname 'La Docta' (the Learned). In 1810 when Buenos Aires backed independence, the leading figures of Córdoba voted to remain loyal to Spain, and after independence the city was a stronghold of opposition to Buenos Aires. It's remained fiercely independent ever since, supporting many Radical party governments, and in May 1969, disturbances in the city ignited opposition to military rule throughout the country. Since the 1940s Córdoba has grown from a cultural, administrative and communications centre into a large industrial city, though in the last four years, recession has resulted in growing unemployment. However, the city has an upbeat feel and a fabulous nightlife.
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