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 Five Days in Córdoba, Argentina: Tracing a Jesuit Legacy

I visited the city of Cordoba for a five-day stay, ending my six-week journey of Argentina as I now move on to other countries.  Cordoba is very much like a smaller version of Buenos Aires, walkable to all its historic sites.  It is a beautiful, well persevered colonial yet modern city, the second largest in Argentina.  Cordoba is known for its many educational and religious institutions, many of which are part of the city’s historical sites.
I am staying near the Barrio Güemes, a bohemian district known for its cultural vibe, galleries, and shopping. Besides its colonial charm, Cordoba originated Cuarteto music and dance, a bit folky similar to Meringue played with an accordion and violin. It is also a city that dines late at night, known for its Cabrito Cordobes (roasted baby goat) and Ajoblanco Cordobes (cold soup made of almond, garlic and bread).  During my short stay here, this is what I learned and liked about this colonial city…

Buenos Aires Remembered: Culture, Memory, and the Weight of History”

I stayed in Buenos Aires for a month in the colonial neighborhood of San Telmo, the birthplace of Tango.  I must say I was quite taken by the city’s rich culture, European architecture and its empanadas (much savory than Chile). Buenos Aires is a vast metropolis where one can easily get lost with so many neighborhoods to choose from. The resemblance between New York City and London is uncanny and is why I chose to stay in San Telmo with its bohemian vibe, colonial buildings, gas lanterns and cobblestone streets. Here is what I learned and liked most about living in Buenos Aires…