Córdoba, Argentina: travel guide
Jesuit blocks, student energy and a gateway to the sierras
Argentina's second city with a thriving university scene, colonial Jesuit heritage, and gateway to the Sierras Chicas hill country.
About Córdoba
Córdoba is Argentina's second city and one of its oldest, a place where colonial architecture and a large student population share the same streets. Its centrepiece is the Manzana Jesuítica, a block of Jesuit buildings from the colonial period that anchors a walk through the old centre.
Beyond the churches and plazas, the city has a lively cafe, music and nightlife scene driven by its universities. The Sierras Chicas, a range of rolling hills with rivers and small towns, are within easy reach for a day outside the city.
Córdoba suits culture-minded visitors and those who like a livelier, younger atmosphere than the capital. Spring and autumn are comfortable for walking, while summers can run hot.
- Country
- Argentina
- Currency
- ARS
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Cordoba
- Nearest airport
- COR
Last updated
Top places to visit in Córdoba
Manzana Jesuítica de Córdoba
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · entry $2,000 (≈ ₹130)
UNESCO World Heritage Jesuit Block — the Americas' oldest university (1613), Compañía de Jesús church, and colonial residencia. The finest Jesuit ensemble in the New World.
Things to do
- Córdoba Jesuit Estancias Day Tour Cultural · 8 h · from ARS 22,000 per person
Where to stay in Córdoba
- Nueva Córdoba / Centro about ARS 7,000 per night
University district packed with cafés, nightlife, and proximity to the Jesuit block. Most backpacker-friendly zone.
Hotels
- NH Hotel Córdoba 4-star · ARS 20,000 to ARS 52,000 per night
Where to eat
- La Nieta argentinian, italian, homestyle · about ARS 4,500 per person
Getting to Córdoba
Airport: Córdoba (COR)
Getting around
- Bus
- Taxi
- Tram
- Walking