Argentina Cordoba and the Central Sierras
The rolling hills and pampas plains of this region are ideal for horse riding, while Córdoba is an upbeat city with a beautifully preserved colonial centre to wander in.
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This lovely pastoral region, with range beyond range of rolling hills carpeted with stone-walled moorland and pasture, sits between the flat pampa plains stretching southeast from Buenos Aires and the icy peaks of the Andes. It’s fantastic horse riding country and there are a number of estancias where the primary focus may be on cattle rearing but which also offer visitors riding and polo. Córdoba is Argentina’s second city, modern, hospitable and upbeat, with a well preserved pedestrianised colonial centre.
Things to do
Enjoy a range of activities, including horse riding and polo, in Cordoba and the Central Sierras in Argentina. Book now with Journey Latin America.
Accommodation
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Where to go when - our guide to Cordoba and the Central Sierras
The weather in Cordoba and the Central Sierras is wide and varied
The rolling hills and pampas plains of this region are ideal for horse riding, while Córdoba is an upbeat city with a beautifully preserved colonial centre to wander in. This region can be visited year round, though there are significant seasonal weather variations. The summer months December - February are hot and uncomfortably humid, while the winter June - August sees temperatures drop significantly and the days grow cold. The pleasant shoulder seasons of spring and autumn are the ideal times to visit, particularly for outdoor activities such as horse riding and polo.
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