Córdoba, Argentina

Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Padres Capuchinos

Córdoba

We arrived in Córdoba in time to endure an intense heat wave that had locals and tourists alike seeking refuge from the sun. 38°C with a thermal sensation of more than 50°C was extreme for the area and  made exploring the large city under those conditions a daunting task. 

       

Palacio Ferreyra, Museo de las Bellas Artes

After a few hours of being stuck out in the miserable conditions we were lured into back to back air conditioned museums. Cindy marvelled at the diverse collection of paintings and sculptures while I marvelled at the interior of the palace that housed them. We both examined each art work with additional care and attention before reluctantly returning outdoors to the staggering heat.   

Paseo del Buen Pastor

Located in the heart of Nueva Córdoba is Paseo del Buen Pastor. Until recently it served as a prison for woman. The impressive church in the background is the same as the one pictured above. We met a Paisano Norteño from Chihuahua and exchanged a few anecdotes from our respective travels as we waited for the doors to open. After looking around the inside, we spent the balance of our time admiring the incredible structure and detail of the numerous gargoyles and statues that adorned it on all sides.     

Che Salguero Hostel

The Che Salguero Hostel served as the accommodation during our stay in Córdoba and area. We enjoyed the company of a real Porteño, a few of the long term guests and the friendly staff.   Bruno, who is one of the owners was responsible for cooking the best asado that Argentina has served up for us to date.