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Sierras de Córdoba, Argentina

Welcome to Córdoba with CitoCode! Province introduction

Córdoba is a corner of the world where eyes and sensations can vibrate at every moment, at any place, because manmade places and nature springs have spilled virtues and harmony in here. To walk through enchanted trails, to feel the breeze of a privileged climate, the scent of mountain herbs, the chirping of birds, the murmur of rivers, to stroll through the historical centre of the city and learn about the Jesuitical legacy, are some of the possibilities that the Province of Córdoba proposes once you decide to get in contact with its landscapes and culture, leaving behind the rush of everyday life. The province of Córdoba is an ideal destination to experience the most diverse sensations that can provide pleasure to any traveller.

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The tourist information centres are open 365 days a year. They provide information and advice to tourists, visitors and local citizens on services, guided tours, excursions, and other activities related to tourism taking place in different regions of the Province.

Tourists and visitors to the Province of Córdoba can contact the following offices for information on attractions and services:

Tourist Information Omnibus Terminal .................................. Tourist Information Córdobas Airport ................................Tourist Information Cabildo .................................................

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iGcAiglesia de Los capuchinos (church of the capuchin fathers) In 1918 The Camino de las

Altas Cumbres, that connects the capital of Córdoba with the majestic valley of Traslasierra, was officially inaugurated. This road, with an extension of almost

1 Wonders Built by Man

Opened in 1933, but fully completed in 1980, The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of the Capuchin Fathers, is a metaphor referring to human existence and their relationship with God. It was built by the architect Augusto Ferrari, who combined elements of Gothic and Romanesque reminiscences. As the building reaches height, its characters symbolically rise closer to heaven.

La Cañada stream crosses the capital city of Córdoba, and has its birth in the “La Lagunilla“, a natural water mirror located southeast of the city. The

La Cañada

100 km., plowed its way through the hearth of the mountain chain with hanging bridges and pircas. In 1965 the construction of a less sinuous and completely paved road started. It was completed in 1988.

ALcucamino de las Altas cumbres (road of the High summits)

construction of the masonry that contains it began in 1671 and was aimed to channelize the ferocious floods of this stream. The structure was inaugurated in 1944, with nearly three kilometres of stone walls and bridges that cross the city.

cAnALa cañada

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mAJemanzana Jesuítica (Jesuit Block)

Located at the historical hearth of the capital city, the Church of Our Lady of Ascension is one of the main jewels of colonial architecture in Argentina. Diverse architectonical styles can be found in its design, ranging from the beginning of its construction, in 1580, until the last details added by the renowned artist Emilio

In 1608 began the work that started the current Jesuit Block. It is composed of different buildings that were added progressively: Maximum College, the Church of the Society of Jesus, the Domestic Chapel, the Novitiate and the Monserrat College. The Jesuit Block is the oldest standing work from the colonial times and its

importance was recognized by UNESCO, who declared it a World Heritage Site.

Caraffa in 1914. Conceived as a major temple since Córdoba´s foundation, the Cathedral is one of the most representative icons of the city.

PAfePalacio ferreyra – museo superior evita (ferreyra Palace – evita museum)

tutAtúneles de taninga (taninga tunnels)

The Ferreyra Palace, opened in 1916, is a majestic French-style building, which crowns the traditional neighbourhood Nueva Córdoba, born of the elegance of the most traditional families in the city. The Palace has 35 bedrooms,

19 bathrooms and a multitude of rooms. It has an area of over 500 m² and was conceived as a residence for the Ferreyra family. This building has been restored and adapted to house the High Museum of Fine Arts of the Province of Córdoba.

The Taninga Tunnels communicate the Province of Córdoba to La Rioja valleys through the Pochos mountain chain. Five open-cut tunnels in the mountain cord and some hanging bridges constitute this impressive work or road engineering. The road that leads to the tunnels was built in 1930, 170 km. away from Córdoba City. The landscape that you can discover here, is one of the most beautiful postcards of the Province.

cAteiglesia catedral (córdoba cathedral)

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LmcLaguna mar chiquita (mar chiquita Lagoon)

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The Mar Chiquita Lagoon is one of the most extensive and interesting saline wetlands of South America and the world. Located in the northeast of the Province and with an area of 6,000 km², it is a real sea in the

middle of the Córdoba plain. A complex ecosystem has developed in this area, consisting of abundant fauna and flora. These features make the Mar Chiquita an excellent destination for birdwatching.

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cecHcerro champaquí (mount champaquí)

QconQuebrada del condorito

Cerro Champaquí has a height of 2,790 m., the highest elevation of the Province of Córdoba. This mount has become one of the national

references for adventure tourism, as it is an ideal place to practice trekking, horseback riding, off-road trips, rappel and rock climbing.

The Quebrada de Condorito is a gigantic 800-meters crack located on the eastern slope of the Pampa de Achala. It is a stunning natural setting, ideal for practicing activities related to adventure tourism. The name that the Quebrada carries, “El Condorito“, is well earned, for being a true reservoir of Andean condors, a species that is in danger of extinction throughout

South America. Here this species is protected and booming, thanks to the protection measures put in place.

cuoncuevas de ongamira (ongamira caves)

cecocerro colorado

The Natural Reserve Cerro Colorado has a surface of 3,000 Ha. and it constitutes one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. Its geological formation was eroded by wind and water, creating overhangs and

Ongamira is a radiant valley, emerged in the Cretaceous period millions of years ago. With a landscape to admire indefinitely, these reddish sandstone mountains, have moulded shapes. The action of wind and rain generated by erosion caves in the mountains, thus achieving unsurpassed natural sculptures.

caves which time later were used by the Comechingones Indians used to testify their art. Through paintings, made in three colours, the aborigines managed to tell the story of their people.

cuPAcueva de los Pajaritos

La Cueva de los Pajaritos is an incredible expression of nature. It is a grotto where hundreds of birds, find a place of shelter and rest. At dusk, the birds return to their nests, giving visitors an impressive singing spectacle.

ceurcerro uritorco (mount uritorco)

The Cerro Uritorco is located in the Punilla Valley, near the town of Capilla del Monte. Its name in Quechua language means “Cerro Macho“, in clear reference to its stunning geographical presence. It is the highest peak of the Sierras Chicas mountain range with a height of 1.980 m.; Climbing up one will encounter a varied

and generous vegetation between slopes and ponds. Activities such as hiking, off-rode tours, guided horseback riding and rope routines are just some of the possibilities for adventure tourism. In addition, the Uritorco is considered one of the most important energy centres of Argentina, being attributed mystical and healing benefits.

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3 Wonderful localities of Córdoba

The beauties housed in the Province of Córdoba are extended along mountain ranges, rivers, valleys, lakes and plains. The 140 tourist localities forming the Province provide natural scenery, and cultural and historical attractions for all tastes, which allows tourist to get in contact with a variety of landscapes located a few kilometres from Córdoba City.

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vcPZvilla carlos Paz

Córdoba City was founded on July 6th, 1573, and still keeps much of its Hispanic character, something that makes it unique among the capital cities of Argentina. Its

Recognized as the “Summer Capital“ in the centre of the country, it is the great mountain resort of Córdoba. Located on the shores of Lake San Roque, it has multiple

buildings, churches, museums, monuments and roads of the historic centre have been restored and illuminated to shine in all their glory.

locations for bathing and for diverse aquatic activities, hospitality of high variety and quality, as well as excellent culinary offer and an outstanding theatrical activity.

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ALGAlta Gracia

Distinguished by its central European idiosyncrasy, it is a land of German and Austrian immi-grants, where pine forests combined with the gastronomic traditions of the old continent, the chocolate flavour and microbrew seduce the taste buds of tourists.

Destination chosen by the musician Manuel Falla to enjoy the last years of his life, the land where Ernesto “Che“ Guevara was raised and the land of Jesuits Father, who 400 years ago built here the traditional Estancia de Alta Gracia, recognized as World Heritage Site.

It is home to the National Folk Festival that is more than 50 years old and is recognized as one of the most important folk music festivals around the world.

The locality of Cosquin has a wonderful landscape where its highlighted mountainous environment invites to engage in outdoor activities.

Exemplary representation of the north of Córdoba, land of Creole traditions, where villages have kept their essence and colonial architecture. The National Festival

of Doma and Folklore takes places here every January, when thousands of tourist get in contact with the traditions of the “gaucho“ and the jineteada.

It is a site of great scientific and touristic interest as it includes the Quebrada del Condorito National Park, considered a biogeographical island where there are unique species. There is a stable population of the flagship species of South America, recognized as the world‘s largest flying bird: the Andean Condor.

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PdAPampa de Achala

vGB villa General Belgrano

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It is one of the most important wine centres of Córdoba and hosts many festivals related to wine production, which has a large history in the Province dating back to the seventeenth century when the Jesuits planted the first grape vines. Here take place the “Fiesta Nacional de

Mina Clavero is known for being the great tourist centre of the region Traslasierras. Every January art takes command of the streets of Mina Clavero by the hand of local, national and international artist. On them, musicians, magicians, mimes, living statues and dancers share their art with the public that has the ability to interact with them and participate in this artistic event so appealing to visitors.

la Sagra de la uva“ and the Provincial Festival of Harvest, the Festival of typical foods, the national festival of homemade Salami and the National Festival of “Frutihorticultura“ where it is possible to celebrate the pride and joy of the community, which grow this produces with love.

La Falda is distinguished as one of the most traditional and important tourist localities of the province. Every first half of January is held in the Amphitheatre José Hernández the maximum sample of urban music, along with national and international artists and renowned figures of the tango genre. The shows, visited by huge audiences, are complemented with “milongas“ and gastronomy as well as with diverse activities related to tango. Speleology enthusiast will find in the vicinity of La Falda the El Sause Cave, which has a very interesting journey through the entrails of earth.

Every first weekend of February in San Marcos Sierras takes place the sweetest Festival in the mountain range of Córdoba. The

combination of the special micro climate of “pago de la miel“, the diverse native forest, and the multiple wildflowers result in one of the highest quality honeys on the planet.

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AAchiras ......................... AcHi

Agua de Oro .................. Ado

Almafuerte ................... ALfu

Alpa Corral ................... ALc

Amboy .......................... AmBY

Ambul ........................... AmBL

Anisacate ...................... Anis

Arroyo de Los Patos ..... AdLP

Ascochinga ................... AscH

Athos Pampa ................ AtP

BBalnearia .................... BAnA

Bialet Massé ................ Bim

CCabalango .................... cALA

Cañada del Río Pinto ... cdrP

Capilla del Monte ......... cdm

Cerro Colorado ............ cec

Charbonier ................... cHAr

Copacabana ................. coBA

Cruz del Eje .................. cde

Cuesta Blanca .............. cuB

DDean Funes .................. def

EEl Durazno ................... eLd

Embalse ....................... emBA

Estancia Vieja ............... esv

HHuerta Grande ............. HuG

IInti Yaco ........................ inY

Ischilin .......................... iscH

LLa Bolsa ....................... LAB

La Calera ...................... LAcA

La Carlota .................... LAcr

La Cruz ......................... LAcZ

La Cumbre .................. cume

La Cumbrecita ............. cuci

La Granja...................... LAG

La Paz ......................... LAPZ

La Población ................ PoBL

Las Albahacas ............. LAA

Las Calles .................... cALs

Las Rabonas ................ LAr

Las Tapias .................... LAt

Los Cocos ..................... Loc

Los Hornillos ............... LoH

Los Reartes ................. Lor

Luyaba ........................ LuYA

MMarull ......................... mALL

Mayu Sumaj ................. mAs

Mendiolaza .................. mend

Miramar de Ansenuza .. mdA

Ongamira

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TTala Cañada ................. tAc

Tala Huasi .................... tAH

Tanti.............................. tAnti

UUnquillo ........................ unQ

VValle Hermoso ............. vAH

Villa Allende ................. viAL

Villa Alpina ................... viAP

Villa Amancay .............. viAm

Villa Berna ................... viB

Villa Ciudad de América ................... vcdA

Villa Ciudad Parque ..... vcPQ

Villa Cura Brochero ..... vcB

Villa de Las Rosas ....... vdLr

Villa de Soto ................. vds

Villa de Tulumba .......... vtuL

Villa del Dique .............. vdd

Villa del Totoral ............ vtot

Villa Dolores ................. vid

Villa El Chacay ............. vec

Villa Flor Serrana ........ vfs

Villa Giardino................ viG

Villa Icho Cruz .............. vic

Villa Los Aromos .......... vLA

Villa María .................... vim

Villa Parque Siquiman . vPs

Villa Rumipal................ vir

Villa Santa Cruz del Lago ....................... vscd

Villa Yacanto ................. viY

YYacanto ......................... YAcA

NNono ............................. nono

OOngamira ..................... onGA

PPotrero de Garay .......... PdG

QQuilino .......................... QuiL

RRío Ceballos ................. rice

Río Cuarto ................... ricu

Río de los Sauces ........ rdLs

Río Tercero ................... rit

SSaldán .......................... sALd

Salsacate ..................... sALs

Salsipuedes ................. sAsi

San Antonio de Arredondo............... sAdA

San Carlos Minas ........ scm

San Clemente .............. sAc

San Esteban ................ sAe

San Francisco del Chañar .................... sfdc

San Javier y Yacanto .... sJYY

San José de la Dormida ................... sJdL

San Miguel de los Ríos smdL

San Pedro Norte .......... sPn

San Roque .................... sAr

Santa Mónica ............... sAm

Santa María de Punilla smdP

Santa Rosa de Calamuchita ............ srdc

Sinsacate...................... sins

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6 Useful Information

transportation and mobility

Córdoba Province has a large variety of transportation that allows visitors to move around the cordovan territory through multi-ple options and it also facilitates connection to various destinations in Argentina and the world.

Bus terminALsCórdoba Omnibuses Terminalwww.terminalCórdoba.comInformation on urban transportation: 0800-888-2447, free-toll line.

trAinThe “empresa nacional Trenes Argentinos“ offers long distance train service from Buenos Aires to Córdoba City.www.ferrocentralsa.com.ar/2016/01/tren-Córdoba.htmlTel: 0800-222-8736Free-toll line from Monday to Friday, from 6:00 to 22:00, Saturdays from 6:00 to 20:00, Sundays and holidays, from 8:00 to 20:00 hrs.

Health

0800 Salud Responde is a free-toll phone line where you can call and consult on different health subjects from any place inside the country. This service is available from Monday to Friday from 9 to 21 hrs, and weekends from 9 to 18 hrs.

Medical emergencies: 107

AirPortCórdoba CityAeropuerto Internacional de Córdoba “Ing. Ambrosio Taravella“ Pajas Blancas. http://www.aa2000.com.ar/aeropuertos.aspx and select CórdobaTel: (54) 351 475-0877

Weather

Córdoba has always been one of the privileged destinations for tourists from Argentina and beyond the countless natural beauties that this province, the weather has been a key factor in the choice of visitors.

The four seasons are clearly differentiated thus offering multiple charming landscapes along the year. In general, Córdoba´s weather is mild and varies according to the altitude and to the region of the territory, but it always remains in a moderate range.

Even though the Province is big and diverse, temperatures average between 10°C and 30°C based on the region and station. Normally is January the hottest month with temperatures above the average and July the coldest month with temperatures below average.

useful telephone numbers

Firefighters: 100Police: 101 Civil defence: 103Toxicology: 104Environmental Emergency: 105Public Road accidents: 107Citizen Protection: 108 / 4636823 / 4285835

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Emergencies due to fire (Firefighters): 0800-888-38346Call Municipal: 0800-888-2447Telephone Information: 110International Operator: 000 National Operator: 19Municipality of Córdoba: 0351 – 4285600Consumer protection: 0800 – 444 – 4800Police HQ: 428 – 7000Complaints of stolen vehicles, possession, consumption and trafficking of drugs and crimes of federal jurisdiction: 0800 – 888 – 8804

useful numbers – tourism

Agencia Córdoba Turismo: 0351-4348260/64Información turística Terminal de Omnibus: 0351 – 4331982Información turística Aeropuerto Córdoba: 0351 – 4348390Información turística Cabildo: 0351-4341200Casa de Córdoba en Buenos Aires: 011 – 43734277Casa de Córdoba en Rosario: 0341 – 4493568Agencia Córdoba Turismo Delegación Río Cuarto: 0358 – 4676850Asoc. Empresaria Hotelera Gastronómica de Córdoba: 351 – 4217011 / 12Asoc. Empresaria Hotelera Gastronómica de Villa Carlos Paz: 0351 – 422439

Asoc. Empresaria Hotelera Gastronómica de Río IV: 0358 – 4620151Asoc. Empresaria Hotelera Gastronómica de Calamuchita: 03546 – 461410 / 284Asoc. De empresarios Turísticos de Traslassierra: 03544 – 498231 / 482002Cámara de Turismo de Córdoba: 051 – 4258550Asoc. Serrana de Hoteles y Afines de La Falda: 03548 – 421249Asoc. Cordobesa de Agencia de Viajes y Turismo: 0351 – 4231643Agencia Córdoba Cultura: 0351 – 4333419Agencia Córdoba Deportes: 0351 – 4348360

currency

Argentina‘s peso is the official currency (ARS $). To know the different official exchange rates in the country you can check the website of the Banco de la Nacion Argentina: http://www.bna.com.ar.

It is recommendable to change small amounts of money as exchange rates fluctuate quickly in the country. By doing this you can obtain a better exchange rate when changing your money.

Payment with debit or credit card

Most businesses and commercial establishments in the province of Córdoba, accept payment through credit and debit cards. However, there are rural or isolated places where it is advised to take cash because some establishments do not have the possibility of doing business with credit cards or debit cards.

How to call – telephony system

Argentina’s international code is +54 and the local area code of the Province of Córdoba is +351.

To call from outside Argentina dial: 54 + 351 + telephone number. To call from inside Argentina dial: 0351 + telephone number.

main consulates

Bolivia ................. BoLcod

Brazil .................. BrAcod

Chile .................... cHicod

Paraguay ............. PArcod

Uruguay ............... urucod

Finland ................ fincod

Austria ................. Autcod

Germany .............. ALecod

Italy ...................... itAcod

Spain ................... esPcod

Peru ..................... Percod

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