Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Córdoba
When the original settlers first came to
Córdoba from Peru in the 17th century,
they praised the region for its beautiful
weather and landscape of endless plains and
gentle sierras, much like those of Castille and
Andalucia in their native Spain. They were no
less impressed by the abundance of fish in her
rivers and streams, and by the great variety of
birds and wild animals roaming the
pampas
.
The same holds true today. Thousands of visi-
tors are drawn to Córdoba's quaint villages and
riverside resorts for many of the same reasons.
The city of Córdoba is no less lovely. Founded in
1573 by Jerónimo Luis De Cabrera, a Spaniard
from the southern city of Seville, it is home to
many of the country's finest examples of colo-
nial architecture. As you wander through the
historic district, visiting churches from centu-
ries past, and stroll under the leafy canopies of
her pedestrian walkways, perhaps stopping for
coffee at a sidewalk café, you'll quickly fall into
Córdoba's relaxed pace. You'll forget that you're
in one of Argentina's most progressive cities, an
industrial center, second only to Buenos Aires.
History
When
Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera
founded
Córdoba de la Nueva Andalucia on the banks of
the Suquía River, he did so in accordance with
the Spanish conventions of the period which
