Rosario
We took a “round the houses” kind of route to Rosario, flying from Iguazú to Buenos Aires and then taking a 5-hour coach to Rosario, when we could have just gone directly to Rosario – but hey, we’re new to travelling!
So after a long day of various forms of transport, we arrived and were instantly perked up when we got to our accommodation to find that there was a dog – Tano! Our guesthouse was beautiful, an old building full of rustic charm and character.
Rosario was a lovely city with a laid-back vibe which was perfect for us. It was very walkable and also had a great sports bar with 70p pints – perfect for watching yet another disappointing United performance…!
Some facts about Rosario:
– It is Lionel Messi’s hometown
– It is the birthplace of the famous revolutionary Che Guevara
– Rosario is the “Cradle of the Argentine Flag” – created by Manuel Belgrano in 1872
– It is home to the best ever named football team – NOB
Córdoba
After 3 nights in Rosario, it was time to discover a new city – Córdoba, Argentina’s second city. Córdoba had all the things you would expect from a second city – exciting nightlife, great (colonial) architecture and the usual crazy Argentinian drivers!
We have to admit, we didn’t do as much sightseeing as we probably should have done. After 3 weeks of constant exploring we were happy to just take it a little easier and explore the city in small doses.
Córdoba is the student city of Argentina, so it was naturally very lively with fantastic markets, chic bars and rooftop terraces (= a very happy Josh & Lisa!).
Josh & Lisa in South America 