Capital of the province of the same name, Cordoba sits at the geographical center of Argentina. It's an intriguing city, one where student life thrives alongside businesses, and contemporary architecture stands next to classical plazas. Its neighborhoods are varied, some hyper-modern and some historical, and the city has a wide range of places to stay. The city is older than Buenos Aires, which went on to become the first capital of the country. Find vistas into Cordoba's fascinating past everywhere, from its cuisine to its hotels. The city now has some seriously cool boutique properties among its best accommodations, as well as plenty more traditional inns and guesthouses and even ranches on its fringes.
Where to stay
in Cordoba
Where to Stay for History
Plaza San Martin is Cordoba's central square. Stay near here to be in the heart of the city and near its historical sights, including the ornate Cathedral of Cordoba and Historical Museum of the National University of Cordoba, where the oldest university in Argentina was established in the 1600s. Those who want to delve further into this period in Cordoba's history should explore the adjacent Manzana Jesuítica (Jesuit Block), a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built by the Jesuits as a religious and educational settlement. Even hotels in the newer neighborhood of Nueva Cordoba are close to interesting historical sights. Visitors with an interest in architecture should check out the neo-Gothic Iglesia de Los Capuchinos.
Nueva Cordoba
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Nueva Cordoba. You might want to make time for a stop at Sagrado Corazon Church or Plaza Espana.
Recommended hotels in Nueva Cordoba
Great Neighborhoods for Culture
Cordoba has more than enough museums to keep eager sightseers occupied for a week. Stay in the historic center to be close to the best, among them the Cordoba Museum of Memory and the Palacio Ferreyra Museo Superior de Bellas Artes Evita, dedicated to fine art. For contemporary culture, book a room in the bohemian neighborhood of Guemes, known for its cool restaurants and bars. Those visiting in January should stay in Cosquin, northwest of the city. This small town is renowned both in Argentina and abroad for its nine-day folk music festival, the Festival Nacional del Folklore.
Cosquin
If you're spending some time in Cosquin, Balneario Uranga is a top sight worth visiting.
Best Places to Stay for Outdoor Activities
For an active trip, consider staying outside the center of Cordoba. Ranches and hotels in the surrounding villages and countryside provide a completely different experience. Villa Carlos Paz is one of the closest small towns to the city center and a popular place to book a room for a night or two. On the shores of Lago San Roque, it's a good base for sailing, kayaking, and hiking. Alta Gracia, a bit farther from Cordoba, is worth an overnight visit to explore its 17th-century Jesuit estancia and surrounding hills. Back in the city, hotels near the Reserva Natural Urbana San Martin offer easy access to green space while still being close to Cordoba's other main sights.
Alta Gracia
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Alta Gracia. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Che Guevara or Estancia Alta Gracia.
Recommended hotels in Alta Gracia
Villa Carlos Paz
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Villa Carlos Paz. You might want to make time for a stop at Carlos Paz Waterfront or Uruguay Bridge.
Recommended hotels in Villa Carlos Paz
The most popular accommodation types
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- Historic Hotels (35)
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