The Second City: Argentina's second-largest city has a beautifully preserved colonial downtown, great restaurants, a vibrant art scene, and hopping nightlife.
Jesuit Estancias: Grandiose stone buildings and stark colonial churches, set up by the Jesuits, stretch from the city to the mountains.
Golfing and Gliding: The region's flat green spaces and two chains of hills mean golfing and paragliding are huge-the former even more since Córdoban Angel Cabrera won the U.S. Open in 2007.
Rivers and Mountains: Small hill towns are within a short drive of Córdoba city. Soak in nature on foot, on horseback, or in a 4x4—but don't miss splashing in the region's crystalline rivers and lakes.
The Musical Muse: Córdoba produces music and musicians that define genres; evidence ranges from the annual folk music festival in Cosquín down to the lilting cordobés accent itself.