Cordoba for a few days, anyone have any suggestions I would appreciate it.

[Goata]

Hello, I am a gringo living in Mendoza. I am going to Cordoba with my brother in law and nephew to see a local Mendoza soccer team play San Martin. If Gimnasia Mendoza wins they will promoted!! Anyway, I have never been to Cordoba and am going to stay there for a few days to check it out. Favorite things, oddities, secret gardens, areas, outdoor movies.... It is hard to find such info. Nothing but ads and expensive tours... Thanks

 

[elhombresinnombre]

Whenever I go somewhere new I start with the bus tour. In Cordoba city this starts by the side of the cathedral and I think it is pretty good with very informative guides. From the tour I get to see which things I am interested in exploring further. For me, theatres (some have free shows - check listings) churches, museums, galleries. We also visited Collegio National de Monserrat and other colonial period areas. It all depends upon what you are interested in.

 

[FrankPintor]

The centre of Cordoba is quite walkable, assuming you're staying in the Nueva Cordoba area close to Plaza Espana and the park, you can walk down the diagonal avenue (Hipolito Yrigoyen) towards Plaza San Martin. The tourist office there can recommend what to see, and which tours to take.

We were there in March, we did a wine tour (maybe passe for someone from Mendoza, but interesting anyway, they have strange grape varieties), we did the normal tourist things (VCP, La Cumbrecita, General Belgrano), and you could look into taking the train for a day.

There is a nice hotel in the centre, Azur Real, we stayed there a few years ago.

 

[Goata]

Whenever I go somewhere new I start with the bus tour. In Cordoba city this starts by the side of the cathedral and I think it is pretty good with very informative guides. From the tour I get to see which things I am interested in exploring further. For me, theatres (some have free shows - check listings) churches, museums, galleries. We also visited Collegio National de Monserrat and other colonial period areas. It all depends upon what you are interested in.

Great tips, gracias.

 

[Goata]

The centre of Cordoba is quite walkable, assuming you're staying in the Nueva Cordoba area close to Plaza Espana and the park, you can walk down the diagonal avenue (Hipolito Yrigoyen) towards Plaza San Martin. The tourist office there can recommend what to see, and which tours to take.

We were there in March, we did a wine tour (maybe passe for someone from Mendoza, but interesting anyway, they have strange grape varieties), we did the normal tourist things (VCP, La Cumbrecita, General Belgrano), and you could look into taking the train for a day.

There is a nice hotel in the centre, Azur Real, we stayed there a few years ago.

Thanks, I've heard that there are interesting wines and wine shops in Cordoba. I appreciate your tips.

 

[Garry]

Hello, I am a gringo living in Mendoza. I am going to Cordoba with my brother in law and nephew to see a local Mendoza soccer team play San Martin. If Gimnasia Mendoza wins they will promoted!! Anyway, I have never been to Cordoba and am going to stay there for a few days to check it out. Favorite things, oddities, secret gardens, areas, outdoor movies.... It is hard to find such info. Nothing but ads and expensive tours... Thanks

Museo de la Industria is super interesting if you're into antique cars, planes, and such. They have a large collection of Argentine made vehicles. Libertad 1130, X5000 Córdoba

 

[Goata]

Museo de la Industria is super interesting if you're into antique cars, planes, and such. They have a large collection of Argentine made vehicles. Libertad 1130, X5000 Córdoba

sounds great. Thank You

 

[BobbyHank]

I agree with Elhombre, I think the bus tour is a great way to explore new cities. Having said that, and although I live in Cordoba province, I’ve never done that in Cordoba city. Sorry I’m not much help with Cordoba capital!, When I go to town, it’s usually on a mission to source something unavailable or prohibitively expensive in my local tourist town.
Living in the province I recommend, if you are driving, to obey the speed limits, have a designated driver, nd ensure that headlights are always on, and seatbelts worn. Traffic tickets seem to be a major source of revenue here!! Villa General Belgrano is a touristy German German town, as is La Cumbrecita. I am fond of both. Cerro Champaqui is the tallest mountain in the province and overlooks the Calamuchita valley. Much to explore in the area if you have a 4x4! We just drove to the top of Champaqui last week, rough roads but spectacular views!! Four wheel drive only in my opinion!
Of course Cordoba province is world renowned for its dove hunting. I’ve never been but hear it is amazing.
Safe travels!

 

[camel]

Smoke weed or visit the Hippy Museum in San Marcos Sierras, look for UFOs at Uritorco, paragliding or skydiving in La Cumbre. La Cumbre is not La Cumbrecita.

 

[wjacobs]

There are spectacular swimming holes in Mina Clavero. Just walk upstream from town. La Cumbrecita is also neat.