Córdoba Hills of Cordoba
The beautiful green hills of Cordoba are made up of three valleys: Calamuchita, Traslasierra and Punilla. The hillside towns are alive with local and European traditions, culture and cuisine. The area is renowned for its handcrafts, local festivals and historical estancias.
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The Jesuit Estancias of Cordoba, now a World Heritage Site, offer a fascinating insight into both Argentina’s colonial history and the unique Jesuit period of the 17th and 18th centuries.
These picturesque valleys are the ideal setting for outdoor activities, horse riding and golf in particular. Other activities include condor watching, hiking, climbing, hang gliding, fishing and water sports. The most attractive towns and sites to visit are: Valle Hermoso, La Cumbre, La Cumbrecita, Villa General Belgrano, Tulumba, Ascochinga, Nono, Mina Clavero, Cosquín, Villa Carlos Paz, Capilla del Monte, La Falda, Alto Ongamira and Icho Cruz.
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- To catch a glimpse of a condor, visit the 75,000 acre Quebrada del Condorito National Park.
- Mar Chiquita lagoon is Argentina’s largest salt water lake and has its own ecosystem.
- The Argentina Rally has been held in Cordoba since 1984.
- Climbers flock to Mount Champaquí, Cordoba’s highest peak at 2884m.
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