Tell me about Cordoba
Jun 26th, 2009, 01:34 PM
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Tell me about Cordoba
I'm going to spend the month of October in BA. I'm trying it out as a potential spot to relocate to. I'll be renting an apartment and plan to spend most of my time in the city. I want to take one trip (maybe a long weekend) during that time.
I am recovering from a very serious illness and while I should be fine by October, I have some limitations. I can't take anti-malarials so Iguazu is out (I know I can use repellant, but I am a mosquito magnet - there's not enough DEET in the world to be sure I won't be bitten). I'm not sure about my stamina, so the high altitudes in Salta and Jujuy concern me. I can't drink so wine country isn't a priority.
So after all of that, I am thinking of a few days in Cordoba maybe a couple of nights in the city and a couple of nights on one of the estancias? What do you think?
I am recovering from a very serious illness and while I should be fine by October, I have some limitations. I can't take anti-malarials so Iguazu is out (I know I can use repellant, but I am a mosquito magnet - there's not enough DEET in the world to be sure I won't be bitten). I'm not sure about my stamina, so the high altitudes in Salta and Jujuy concern me. I can't drink so wine country isn't a priority.
So after all of that, I am thinking of a few days in Cordoba maybe a couple of nights in the city and a couple of nights on one of the estancias? What do you think?
Jun 27th, 2009, 06:36 AM
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The Cordoba area is very beautiful. It is important to get out into the countryside around Cordoba city to enjoy the full beauty of it. A lot of the scenery reminds me of bits of Scotland. The Fodor's guide has good information on what to see.
Driving in the city is a bit of a nightmare, but a car and driver or a rental will greatly add to your experience if you are moving around outside the city.
The city itself is a good walking city, but you may not be up to that.
Driving in the city is a bit of a nightmare, but a car and driver or a rental will greatly add to your experience if you are moving around outside the city.
The city itself is a good walking city, but you may not be up to that.
Jun 27th, 2009, 01:24 PM
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Walking and horseback riding are fine. I just can't do up at 5am on the road at 6 and still going at midnight. Long days in a car or something like the tren al las nubes are probably too intense. I also have to allow for the possibility of a bad day so I hate to have a limited time somewhere like the falls and then miss doing the things because I'm not well.
I thought Cordoba looked interesting, but the stakes are lower. If I miss something it's not a big deal.
I thought Cordoba looked interesting, but the stakes are lower. If I miss something it's not a big deal.
Jun 28th, 2009, 04:09 AM
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Cordoba is a vibrant city with a lot of history. The cathedral and Jesuit center around the central plaza highlight the rich colonial history. The Museo de la Memoria, also downtown, is a very sobering and important place to visit. It's where the military dictatorship held and tortured Argentines.
There's also a lot of music and nightlife. The nearby Sierras are lovely and there are a lot of small, interesting villages such as Alta Gracia (home of Che) to visit.
There's also a lot of music and nightlife. The nearby Sierras are lovely and there are a lot of small, interesting villages such as Alta Gracia (home of Che) to visit.
Jun 29th, 2009, 01:32 PM
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I have promised not to kid drdawggy about his spelling mistakes in Spanish, as it would not be fair, not being his mother language.
So, I'll only explain that when he says above "peonatal", he means "peatonal", which is what we call a street reserved only for pedestrians.
So, I'll only explain that when he says above "peonatal", he means "peatonal", which is what we call a street reserved only for pedestrians.
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drdawggy, no sería "Hablando del rey de Roma"?
Córdoba is nice, as everyone said. I don't know how much walking you can do, but the area around Cuesta Blanca is beautiful, and there's a national park not too far away (Quebrada de los Condoritos) which is pretty amazing, and very high likelihood to see condors. We didn't see any snakes, but they do have poisonous ones there, so be aware. Also there are a couple of weeks when the tábanos (horseflies? not sure) are maddening.
Córdoba is nice, as everyone said. I don't know how much walking you can do, but the area around Cuesta Blanca is beautiful, and there's a national park not too far away (Quebrada de los Condoritos) which is pretty amazing, and very high likelihood to see condors. We didn't see any snakes, but they do have poisonous ones there, so be aware. Also there are a couple of weeks when the tábanos (horseflies? not sure) are maddening.
