This beautiful city is open to visitors not only through its history but also by means of its impressive sceneries.
Córdoba was the first capital of Argentina and now is the second most important city. It's growing in commercial importance, with an automobile industry and an expanding tourism industry.
Its location provides the arena for many adventure and/or extreme sports.
The four remaining of the original six Jesuit ranches, Santa Catalina, Alta Gracia, Jesus Maria and Caroya are all accessible by car from Cordoba along National route 9 also known as the Historical Route.
The Route forms part of the Royal Path, the colonial Spanish road from Lima and Potosi into Argentina.
The Manzana Jesuítica contains the University of Cordoba, one of the oldest in South America, the Monserrat Secondary School, a church, and residence buildings. To maintain such a project, the Jesuits operated six Estancias around the province.
The scenic mountain hinterland known as the Sierras de Córdoba is dotted with colonial hermitages and tourist towns:
Cosquín hosts an annual folklore festival and la Falda is a popular resort for excursions to the Sierra Chica.
Around Córdoba, numerous little towns can be visited: Alta Gracia, 35km (22 miles) southwest of the city, is one of the best known.
Also of interest is the town of Jesús María, which hosts the Fiesta Nacional de Doma y Folklore, an annual celebration of gaucho horsemanship and customs.