Jesuits, Germans and us

While others shake their bodies to samba rhythms in Rio, we opt for something more original: Carnaval in Cordoba. The 2nd largest city is Argentina is known as a Jesuit jewel, dating back to the middle of the 16th century. As the craddle of the Argentine university. As a "shelter" for Germans with a dubious role in the Second World War. As a cultural Mecca. As a nest of condors flying all around. As a holiday destination for nature lovers, addicted to its Sierras (mountain chain) and 1001 possibilities for sport and adventure. An adrenaline rush is guaranteed.

Day 1: Culture

 The main square - Plaza San Martin - with its Cathedral and funky sky.

 Top attraction: Manzana Jesuitica, a square covered by Jesuits origins in Argentina. It was from here on that they spread across the country.

 University and its student.

 ... its garden ...

 ... a church that wants to be a ship ...

In Cordoba everything is German, not Argentine (feel like having some Spätzle?)



Day 2: Sports

Next destination: La Cumbre, in the middle of Sierras de Cordoba (mind the mountain background!). Bike exploration between the fields.

 A visit at our friend Andy's Aeroclub (Andy is the Argentine importer of Slovene Pipistrel planes). Skydiving competition. We only look :)

Day 3: Adventure

At Cuchi Coral, the best spot in Argentina for paragliding.

Oh my legs so high ...

Mami, look at me! :)

 A well-deserved rest at Rio Colorado.

Almost as if in Rio de Janeiro.



Day 4: Nature

 Up at Cerro Uritorco in record 2 hours.

At the top of Cerro Uritorco, the spot where UFOs land in Argentina.