THE ANDES JOURNEY TO AMERICAN FREEDOM
EXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Location: CORDOBA The city of Córdoba was founded on July 6th, 1573 by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera. It soon became a centre of education and culture during the colonial period; one of the first universities of the Americas was established here in 1613. This town is proud of its history and its long cultural tradition. Today, Córdoba is one of the university cities in Argentina, and it is also the capital of the province. It lies on both sides of the Suquía River, and at the feet of the magnificent Sierra Grande range. Córdoba is a charming metropolis where the new and the old blend together, contributing to the attractive character of the city. Neo-gothic churches from the colonial period stand next to new high-rises and modern shopping malls. Córdoba is normally humming with cultural activities and is one of the most representative cities of Argentina.
geographical advantages
Córdoba is located in the very centre of Argentina which is a tremendous advantage given the fact that Argentina is such a large country. From Córdoba it is possible to visit several important tourist places such as Cuyo and the western provinces from where you can reach Chile via the Andes. For those who would like to travel more, it is not complicated to get from here to the traditional northern provinces and then to Bolivia and Machu Picchu in Perú. In the Northeast you can visit the breath-taking Iguazú Falls and from there you can travel to Brazil and Paraguay. There are small towns around Córdoba where you can find churches, convents and houses built by the Jesuits in colonial times. These sites were important outposts of the Río de la Plata Viceroyalty, and they are included in the field trips of our culture and history classes.
