Tell me about Cordoba, Argentina.?

Question

My husband is travelling there soon on business. What can he expect, what places should he visit, and what customs and mores should he know about? By the way, he doesn't speak Spanish and has never travelled outside the U.S.

Answer 1

Cordoba is probably the largest European city over a million people in the world. Including Europe.

   Great Beef and  vino tinto.

Answer 2

He will travel first to EZE/Buenos Aires International Airport

Then -travel/transfer to the AEP/Aeroparque Metropolitano (city-airport) about 45min to 1 hours taxi trip (depending on traffic)

1:15 hour flight (AEP>COR / Pajas Blancas Airport)

Taxi from there to downtown Cordoba (provincial capital)

In May he may expect:

58-71 to 52-64 in Buenos Aires and

52-75 to 47-70 in Cordoba (usually very dry)

Do not worry about customs! Enjoy the trip.

Probably booked in a downtown hotel. Plenty to do and see, at walking distance.

For sure will enjoy the food and good wine.

Safe to walk, to eat and drink (including very good water)

It is a "hills" area, altough not very prominent in the city.

Will be located in the exact middle (geographically) of Argentina

see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%B3rdob...

http://www.geographia.com/argentina/cord...

http://www.welcomeargentina.com/cordoba/...

You get the picture!

Have a Great Trip!!!

Answer 3

One of the oldest Universities in South America was founded in Cordoba and the town still has a very distinct university-feel to it.  It has beautiful old architecture juxtaposed with a modern city vibe.  There is great shopping and a fun nightlife as well as many large public parks.  It has a strong European feel to it and I don't think your husband needs to worry too much about any particular customs.  He might want to learn a few Spanish phrases such as "How do I get to ..." and "How much does this cost?"  A small phrase book might come in handy.  The most important thing to remember is to be very polite and respectful of the people and places you visit.  That way he will meet people who are willing to help him and he will generally have a better time.

Answer 4

im from corboda and let me warn you, alot of people do not speak english so he might want to have a dictionary or some kind of translation book because even though its a large city, its not like buenos aires where you will have more people with english knowledge.

he should definitely try empanadas (pastries filled with meat) and asado (traditional bbq).

its a great city and he shouldnt really expect much "culture shock" except for the language difference (i know because i have lived in cordoba for a long time but am now living in the united states).