HOW TO REACH CORDOBA

It is very easy to reach Córdoba from other parts of Argentina because of its position in the country's geographical center.

CORDOBA BY PLANE

The International Airport Ingeniero Talavella, also called Pajas Blancas is 10 km (6 mi) north of the city center. There are flights to several towns in Argentina, to Lima, Santiago de Chile, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Porto Alegre, São Paulo, and even Madrid, though now there are fewer flights than in the 90s because of the economic crisis. Anyway , if you come from overseas you may change in Buenos Aires or Santiago de Chile

CORDOBA BY TRAIN

Until the 1980's Córdoba was an important railway center with many connections. Today, the only line left is to Buenos Aires, via Villa María and Rosario, two times a week. The train is very cheap (A$50 for tourist class) in comparison to buses, but the journey is about 5 hours longer because of the deteriorated rails. There is also a daily local train to Villa María ($4). The train station (there were many, but most of them are out of use now) is near the omnibus terminal, 426-3565 Boulevard Perón, another in the suburb of Barrio Ferreyra (south-east of the city).

CORDOBA BY CAR

The city is connected with most greater towns by good asphalted routes. A motorway links Cordoba to Rosario and from there, with the Buenos Aires - Santa Fe highway. Another motorway links Córdoba with Carlos Paz. There is a plan to build other motorways to Santa Fe, Tucumán, and Río Cuarto.

CORDOBA BY BUS

Buses are now the most popular public transport. The omnibus terminal is at the crossing of Boulevard Illía with Boulevard Perón near the Río Suquía. There are direct connections to all greater cities and tourist centers of Argentina,

Cabildo

The Cabildo (the town hall dating from1588) and Argentina's oldest university.

The first site is the Town Hall, built by the marquis Sobremonte. A few steps ahead stands the Cathedral, which was initiated in 1574 and wasn´t finished until two centuries after. The result was a mixture of styles, unified by the monumentality of the work.
Opposite these two buildings is the plaza "San Martin", built in 1577. The plazas lovely gardens date back to the second half of the 19th century. The central monument, dedicated to the general San Martin, was inaugurated in 1916.

The Pampas

The Pampas West of Buenos Aires the plains of the Pampas cover a vast swathe of Cordoba, Santa Fe and Buenos Aires provinces. It is a magical expanse of incomprehensibly wide open spaces and an unbroken horizon. This is also the land of the gauchos, the legendary Argentinean cowboys that epitomise the machismo culture of the country. La Pampas, in the centre of Argentina, is the largest and best-known area. A land of lush plains it is the country's centre in terms of population, industry and agriculture. Towards the south, there is the sterile and stony plateau of Patagonia, swept by the wind during most of the year. The tiny piece of Tierra del Fuego that belongs to Argentina is on the east side of the continental tip. It contains the world's most southerly city Ushuaia.
The territory contains several attractions of note. One of the best ways to experience the Pampas is to stay at one of the colonial style ranches, which still farm cattle in the traditional gaucho way. Tourists are invited to sample the life of a Pampas cowboy, with gaucho style barbecues and traditional activities of horse riding, hunting and fishing.

Shopping in Cordoba

Shopaholics will find everything they're looking for in the beautiful historic city of Cordoba. This metropolis offers accessible prices in an urban center surrounded by countryside. Although the area contains famous, exclusive commercial areas, such as Cerro de las Rosas (Hill of Roses), other areas stand out as popular eclectic areas, like downtown's pedestrian streets, a series of roads traversed daily by locals and visitors shopping in the diverse stores.

For those who prefer shopping malls, you'll come across modern options within the city, while fashionistas can find the latest in clothing and accessories throughout the various shops in the area known as Nueva Cordoba.

Patio Olmos

Patio Olmos is a shopping mall situated in the Centro Historico (Downtown's Historic Center), offering diverse shopping and entertainment options for the hundreds of students who visit this area every day. Besides its beautiful architecture, Patio Olmos has become a city landmark due to its location in the heart of Cordoba. It has more than 150 stores and a movie theater.

Nuevocentro Shopping

Not far from downtown and with easy access to Avenida Duarte Quiros, Nuevocentro Shopping is a modern and eye-catching mall with a wide variety of stores and boutiques selling national and international brands. The mall has a spacious food court and a large number of services, along with a supermarket and a movie theater, not to mention its diverse boutiques selling apparel, shoes and accessories. Foreign visitors can receive tax refunds when they buy certain Argentine products, along with enjoying other promotions.

Córdoba Shopping Center

In the northeastern part of the city, within a picturesque residential area called Villa Cabrera, Cordoba Shopping Center offers an extensive variety of options for dining, recreation and spending a pleasant day shopping in Cordoba. It has a food court, movie theaters and an excellent selection of boutiques and specialty stores.

Dinosaurio Mall

The Dinosaurio Mall situated in southern Cordoba is a cozier space, ideal for a family outing. It has a wide selection of stores, including shoes, entertainment, restaurants, apparel, jewelry, technology, gifts and department stores, along with a unique cultural area.

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