Cordoba - Argentina

The city of Cordoba was founded on July 6, 1573, by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera, on the banks of the Suquía River. It is the capital of the Province of Cordoba and has around 1,300,000 inhabitants.

Located in the geographical heart of Argentina, Cordoba lies in the center of the transoceanic corridor that links the ports of Rosario, Argentina and Valparaiso, Chile and is about 440 miles from Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires.  Argentina’s second largest city and traditionally a vibrant student hub, Cordoba is considered today to be the technological center of Argentina.  The suburb of Falda is home to the Argentine Spaceport and a variety of high-tech international companies have offices in Cordoba or its outlying areas.  A popular tourist destination, Cordoba combines a rich culture with a variety of outdoor activities such as paragliding, rafting and hiking.  Cordoba is connected to the surrounding areas by virtually every form of transport available; there are train lines, river routes, air connections and highways to all parts of the country and internationally.

Source: www.cordoba.gov.ar