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Provincia de Córdoba's Absolute Essentials

Provincia de Córdoba is home to a dense collection of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the 17th-century Jesuit Block and rural estancias like Alta Gracia and Jesús María. The provincial capital features Neo-Gothic architecture at the Capuchin Church and significant art collections at the Evita and Caraffa museums. Natural landmarks range from the expansive Sarmiento Park to the Mar Chiquita salt lake, while the National University of Córdoba stands as one of the oldest educational institutions in the Americas.

Provincia de Córdoba's Absolute Essentials — Map

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The Jesuit Complex

The Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba are a former Jesuit reduction built by missionaries in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, named…

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Church of Society of Jesus

A pretty church designed by Padre Phillipe Lemaire, completed in 1671.

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Estancia Jesuitica Alta Gracia

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a 17th-century church and the former residence of Viceroy Liniers. The complex houses a national museum dedicated to colonial history and the Jesuit missionary period.

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Museo Jesuítico Nacional

Housed within the Jesús María estancia, this national museum displays colonial art, archaeological artifacts, and exhibits detailing the 17th-century agricultural and missionary operations of the Jesuit Order in South America.

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Estancia Jesuítica Jesús Maria

Established in 1618, this UNESCO-listed complex was the second Jesuit estancia in the region. It historically functioned as a major wine production center and features a church, cloister, and colonial-era wine cellar.

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Estancia Jesuitica Colonia Caroya

Founded in 1616, this was the first Jesuit estancia established in Córdoba. It served as a rural retreat for students and later functioned as a factory producing swords and bayonets during the War of Independence.

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Capuchin Church

This stunning neo-gothic church is a small architectural wonder. Its interior is even more breathtaking than its exterior, so don't hesitate…

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Sarmiento Park

This superb place is the largest public park in Córdoba. It's full of trees, lakes, intriguing museums, statues and other monuments.

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El Paseo Buen Pastor Center

Paseo del Buen Pastor is a cultural, recreational and commercial center in Córdoba, Argentina.

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Evita Fine Arts Museum

The Evita Fine Arts Museum is an art museum in Córdoba, Argentina.

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Emilio Caraffa Provincial Fine Arts Museum

The Emilio Caraffa Provincial Fine Arts Museum is an art museum in Córdoba, Argentina.

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National University of Córdoba

The National University of Córdoba, is an institution of higher education in the city of Córdoba, Argentina.

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Colegio Nacional de Monserrat

Colegio Nacional de Monserrat is a public college preparatory high school in Córdoba, Argentina.

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Ingeniero Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport

Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport, more commonly known as Pajas Blancas, is located 9 kilometres north…

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Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes

The Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, formerly known as Estadio Córdoba, is a stadium in the Chateau Carreras neighborhood of Córdoba,…

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Mar Chiquita

Mar Chiquita or Mar de Ansenuza is an endorheic salt lake located in the northeast of the province of Córdoba, in central Argentina.

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