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The project is located in a neighbourhood of Córdoba City, which is called Amplicación Residencial América.
Córdoba
Córdoba is another one of those old colonial beauties, built by the Spanish in the late 16th Century and named for a city in Spain. Located in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas Mountains, 700km northwest Buenos Aires, Córdoba is Argentina’s second city in status and in size. It also holds the title of Argentina’s city of culture, with its large number of historical colonial buildings, churches, universities, galleries and museums plus the UNESCO World Heritage site, Jesuit Block. In fact South America was so impressed with the cultural aspects of Córdoba it was announced South American city of culture in 2006. You’ll also find your fair share of steak restaurants and Tango bars- you are in Argentina after all.
Argentina
Comprising almost half of the southern part of South America, Argentina is home to some of the tallest mountains, expansive deserts and highest waterfalls imaginable. It is a diverse country, from the sparsely populated parts of Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires. There is a fascinating mix of European influences, an absorbing cultural heritage and an air of sophistication that makes Argentina a great country to visit.
Climate
The weather is Cordoba is pretty pleasant all year round, so you don’t need to worry too much about it when you are deciding to head over there. The summer and the rainy season coincide from November to February, so you’ll get a mixture of stormy rain, plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the late 20’s Celsius.
Winter and the dry ‘season’ are one in the same bringing an average temperature of 16C and clear, cool nights worthy of a warm jumper. Spring and autumn are both pleasant with good temperatures – autumn is said to be particularly lovely around Córdoba.
Free Time
Cordoba is a unique place with lots for you to do in your free time. You can participate in many different activities, including swimming, climbing, walking, fishing, horse riding and bicycle riding. The colonial district boasts plenty of modern art and history museums as well as traditional Tango bars, confiterias (tea rooms) and penas (folk music shows). Cordoba's hills provide the perfect setting to practice adventure sports such as climbing, trekking, rappel and paragliding.
On weekends you could visit the National Park of Cordoba Province with its unique species of wildlife, the breathtaking ‘Road of Traslasierra’ valley which is located at the foot of the highest hill in the Province or you can travel to the Jesuit churches and estancias, which were declared by UNESCO as a Humankind Cultural Heritage.
Getting There
You will need to arrange your flight to arrive at the international airport of Cordoba City, where you will be met and accompanied to your accommodation or to the language school, in time to start the introduction. You will need to aim to arrive on the Sunday before your programme is due to start. Alternatively you can fly to Buenos Aries and then catch a bus (approx) 8 hours to Cordoba.
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