Córdoba is the second largest city in Argentina, with about 2 million inhabitants, and is the capital of the Córdoba province. It is located in the heart of the Argentinian territory on the Pampas. The city is surrounded by valleys, formed up by three main mountain groups. It is known for the colonial buildings in the centre as well as for the beautiful hills in the surroundings.

Around 200,000 people study here, which makes it one of the cities with the youngest and liveliest appearance in South America. There is much cultural and night life, above all in the Güemes and Alta Córdoba areas and in the red light district, the Ex Abasto.

The colonial architecture of the city centre is now cohabiting with many modern buildings. Although the oldest buildings are found in the surroundings of the Plaza San Martín (microcentro), the most pleasant areas are now the Nueva Córdoba district south of the centre and the area around the Cañada, a small river which crosses the city.
These areas show a mix of well-designed modern buildings and old houses, often built in Neo-Colonial style. The Barrio Güemes, which is protected by municipal laws, is particularly pleasant, with an 19th century atmosphere rather similar to Buenos Aires' "San Telmo" district, but with more movement.