Medical tourism in argentina

The climate of the county is of continental temperate type. Their climate is severely mediterranean, with warm summers, not extremely strict, and fresh winters. The temperature annual average is understood approximately 16°C. The precipitations register fundamentally during the summer, overcoming the annual 800 mm, not including the northwest where the rains rarely complete 200 mm per annum. Because of the combination of singular natural elements it is likely to find in the County of Córdoba distinctive regional climates and local particular microclimates.

Cordoba presents two thirds of its territory with plain areas, wich belongs in part to Pampean plain, an in part to Chaquenian plain. Then the plain rises until the foot of the mountainous chains belonging to the system of the Mountains.

Although the plain is very uniform, it presents extensive depressions that give place to two important formations, a the large salted lagoon called Mar Chiquita and the other one the extensive half-deserted plain called Salinas Grandes, covered with salt; both located in the north of the province. Also, there are low lands in the south: plain of the Carlota and the surroundings of the lagoon called La Amarga. At the west of the county they are distinguished three mountainous relieves that integrate the most southern cord in the Mountains Pampeanas, clearly under the name of Mountains of Córdoba. It occupies great part of the region, being guided of north-south, their oriental cord are characteristicly soft on the contrary of the Westerners which are abrupt, corresponding to the Mountains Pampeanas.

Córdoba has beautiful scenarios in the county as well as many shows and interesting historical places in the city. It is possible to visit them while in Argentina. Tourists will find security and comfort in this city. Tourism can be enjoy in many way, Córdoba has many options such as:

• Ecologic Tourism: Córdoba has protected districts and natural environments which can be visited and enjoyed while being in direct contact with nature.

• Golf: Córdoba offers the chance to enjoy the quality first level Golf courses, located within minutes from the center of the city and adorned with the typical charm of Córdoba´s hills.

• Sport fishing: The clear waters filled with trouts challenging the better fisher, surrounded by majestic landscapes invite to live an unforgettable experience.

• Food routs: These routes allow to appreciate the regional production as an expression of the cultural identity of the people. Tourists may try their homemade products and regional cuisine and learn a lot about the production cycles of the soil.

• Cultural Tourism: exceptional contributions to the art signals Córdoba as an important cultural paradigm in Argentina. Since ancient times, this province was highlighted by its cultural activities; witness of this is the most important prehistorically archaeological site in Argentina, located in Cerro Colorado, Córdoba. This place as many others related to the great history of the conquerors until nowadays.

• Adventure Tourism: Tourists have the opportunity to enjoy alternative Tourism in every Valleys of this province. Options are endless since Córdoba has devoted a third part of its surface for the development of tourism. Our open spaces invites to practice 4 Tracks, Nautical Activity, Air Activity, Trekking, Hiking, Hunting, Sauna-Spa, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Paragliding, Rafting, Fishing, Horse Riding, scuba diving, and other alternative tourism activities, all extremely close to each other and only a short distance away from the city.

• Rural Tourism: The best alternatives to stay in are the rural hotels, the traditional farmhouses or the rustic inns located in the middle of the mountainous scenery. Farms with rich history, places with agricultural and cattle raising activities, stands surrounded by arid or fertile landscapes, all promising to fully enjoy the comfort or lead an ordinary life according to the traditions of the place. All these farms have exclusive and personalized attention.

• Northern Córdoba Mysterious lands of legends , of long processions that went across the Herat of each town when they want to show their faith. Each year, different towns organize their festivals according to the tradition, accompanied with local music.

• Idiomatic Tourism: The purpose is learning the local language.

• Public health: The public hospitals offer free-of-charge assistance to tourists in case of medical emergencies.

• Banks: The banks are open from 8:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.; it is required to show the passport in order to change currency.

• Cash Machines: All over the city is easy to find cash machines, that are available 24 hours, and where is possible to withdraw either pesos or dollars.

• Drugstores: Big drugstore chains and small ones in the neighborhoods are open 24 hours.

• Stores and malls: Big stores accept credit cards and most shopping malls accept dollars. Small stores and kiosks only take cash. In bars, usually a minimum charge is required for paying with credit cards.

• Restaurants: In Córdoba, people usually have dinner after 9 P.M. In downtown, they remain open even after midnight.

• Transportation: The buses network has a good service. It is possible to buy a guide where to find the routs they follow. There are also taxis, some of which can be called from anywhere in the city.