Cordoba and San Marcos Sierras

Music at local farmer's market

I really liked the big university town of Cordoba. My hostel wasn't far from the main square - San Martin Plaza - that had a big cathedral and events and people around everyday. My last night in town, Saturday, there were people tango dancing in the square and I even tried a few dances (apparently I like to lead even when I don't know the dance:).

Park full of rings commemorating bicentennial

The hostel had a nice patio and I met lots of cool people to hang out with. Also toured the city - art galleries, etc. and found a really good vegetarian restaurant. I went out a few nights and heard some great, local folk music, as well as going to a local club (free entrance but a drink cost more than a night in my hostel!).

How mate tea is served - notice the huge pot of sugar



Manzana Jesuitica - Jesuit Block from 17th century



Music and light show on Good Friday

Sunday I took a bus north to the small town of San Marcos Sierras (in the Sierra Mountains). The town is spread around a square and pretty quiet, so a nice place to relax for a few days. There was also a hike to look over the town.

Main square with hiking mountain in background

Tree "tunnel"

Funky tree

View over San Marcos

Yesterday I left San Marcos, took a bus back to Cordoba, then one north to Tucuman, and finally another early this morning to get to the wine town of Cafayate.