Cordoba - river beaches and rock climbing

Hola amigos!

After spending 2 weeks in luxury with mom and dad, we had to go back to our old ways (buses, hostels, and camping).  Since they left us in Mendoza, we spent about a week in the Cordoba area, in central Argentina.  We spent a few days exploring the city, (the 2nd largest in Argentina), with lots of nice museums, parks and outdoor art.  

Shaina in 1 of 200 rings at the Bicentennial Park in Cordoba city

The area outside of Cordoba is known for its rivers flowing down from the  nearby sierras (large hills).  Thus, we spent 2 nights in Mina Clavero (a small town 2 hours outside of Cordoba), where we relaxed on the river's beaches, swam and cliff jumped in the river, watched some gorgeous sunsets, and had another asado BBQ at our hostel.

The municipal river beach in Mina Clavero

A swimming hole and good cliff jumping spot on the river in Mina Clavero




The sunset at the 'elephant' rocks in Mina Clavero

Cordoba's surrounding area is also known for great rock climbing.  When we got back from Mina Clavero, we went climbing with a local guide for a day near the town of Tanti.  It was just us and our guide, so we had lots of time to climb different routes on a technically challenging wall (as well as time to drink mate and swim in the river!)  All in all, a fabulous day!

Shaina all geared up to climb

Shaina climbing a tricky spot

Marsh at another challenging section

Shaina rappelling down after a successful climb!

From Cordoba, we headed back to Buenos Aires for a night and then off to Uruguay for our last 2 weeks on the beach!  You'll hear from us one last time before we're back in Canada!

Much love,

Marsh and Shaina

xoxo