Between Cordoba Capital and Saint Xavier There are about 189 kilometers. Both cities are connected by Provincial Route 34; in part, by the Path of the Pilgrim —the path that ran through the Priest Brochero, the first Argentine saint—; but, above all, for two unique tourist experiences that perfectly combine sustainability, well-being and relaxation, and aromas and flavors: the Azur Real Hotel and Spawith its underground baths, and the La Matilde Country Innwith its local, organic and biodynamic approach.
Although with different proposals, both experiences share a philosophy very similar: the importance of making known everything that Cordova offers from a sustainable perspective; and of the hospitality, where every detail counts to create unforgettable moments: from the welcome with a cup of La Matilde tea, with aromatic herbs from the area, to the complimentary cheese and wine tasting after an afternoon in the Baths, to the personalized welcome and farewell messages that await on the nightstand along with some attention that completes a warm and quality experience.
Currently, JetSmart has two daily frequencies to Cordova, Although they soon plan to increase them to three, with the arrival of the new planes acquired by the airline. low cost. In any case, it is the perfect way to start a vacation or weekend getaway in the best possible way.
Azur: an oasis in the middle of the city’s hustle and bustle
The street Saint Jerome, in the middle of the Historic District of Cordobahides between its grey facades and the intense movement of the city centre an oasis of relaxation and boutique well-being behind the doors of the Hotel Azur. Just entering the building is enough to transport you to what seems to be another dimension, carefully created by the aromas, sounds and sophisticated and warm decoration.
Their 16 rooms They are divided into five categories: Standard, Classic, Superior, Deluxe and Azur Suite. All have an exclusive design and are equipped with a work desk, personal bar, Smart TV, safe, Nespresso coffee machine and mate and tea equipment, pillow menu and toiletries and personal hygiene products made with yerba mate extract.
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Other elements that complete the extraordinary stay at Azur, to the point of having been chosen in 2010 as one of the best new 66 hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveller and included in the Michelin Guide, Its common areas include a rooftop with a splash pool, a lounge, a gym and a heated pool.
In that building from 1915, architectural heritage In Córdoba, the old and the modern are mixed through the stories that are discovered in small details such as the number 16 on the door of room 9, an indication that an annex of the school operated there. Dean Funes —in whose classrooms he studied Che Guevara—; or in the anecdotes of the recitals at the beginning of the career of Rodrigo, when was it “Danceable Jerome”. Today, with a very different aura, the jewels of the boutique hotel They are yours underground spa, inspired by Jesuit architecture; and its restaurant with kilometer 0 cuisine and dishes that transport you to each town in Cordoba.
Baths of Azur takes up the original Roman meaning of the word spa: health through waterthat is, health through water. Awarded at the end of 2023 as the best spa experience in Latin America by the World Luxury Awardsthis offers a journey through twelve stages that explore the benefits of water through cryotherapy, hydromassages and various moments that combine and intersperse properties for the skin and body, temperatures, and wellness practices inspired by ancient civilizations. Dim lighting, soft music and vaulted brick ceilings create the perfect atmosphere to relax and connect with oneself.
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The Azure Pantrythe hotel restaurant run by the executive chef Agostina Saldivar, It is the final touch for an experience dedicated to all the senses: it offers a broad panorama of the flavors and textures of Cordova, combining local products in a menu that changes according to the season and whose dishes feature ingredients from different locations in the province. Although breakfast, lunch and dinner are buffet style – with a table full of color and variety, with so many options that you never know where to start – dinner is the perfect time to explore the menu along with the wine list, which also offers a meticulous tour of the route of Cordoba wine.
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La Matilde: the wellness space where earth meets sky
In the heart of Saint Xavier, at the foot of the Champaquí Hill, stands Matilda, a rural inn that invites you to enjoy the luxury of simplicity and the beauty of nature and the local in an inland corner where everything has a reason and every detail is carefully thought out. From the first moment, the 64 hectares that make up the region offer a sensory experience full of incredible landscapes, aromas that transport you to the native forest and flavors that bring together the best of local production, to create an unparalleled, unique and personalized experience.
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With the High Peaks With the front and the valley behind it, the Posada Rural with its wide galleries is the centre of the first biodynamic region in the country, surrounded by vegetation and wildlife. “Just come in,” invites a sign, summing up in two words the hospitable spirit around which everything moves in that place built in 2015, but which recreates a old warmth in its architecture and its furniture, in its imposing home and the salamanders in each of the ten rooms —five with mountain views and five towards the heart of the countryside; eight classic and two superior category.
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Among the activities that can be done, it is not to be missed ride through the olive trees, fruit trees and vineyards of Malbec, Cabernet and Tannat grapes; and the private houses, part of the subdivision project, which alternate the five housing prototypes that can be built to maintain the philosophy of the place. baking workshop It is another of the experiences that allow you to spend a special moment, and then taste the products with homemade jams and red saws by the Magenta effect at sunset; or, you can also change the snack for a tasting of the organic and biodynamic wines from the La Matilde winery, where each name and label has an anecdote behind it.
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The rural inn also offers a massage and yoga room, archery classes, horse riding classes, a workshop for making jelly with flower petals, trekking and hiking, astrotourism experiences and the unfailing tour of the region, to finish knowing and understanding the biodynamic concept of working the land based on astronomy, which extends comprehensively to the inn, the farm, the grocery store —where wines and aromatic herbs are obtained— the organic garden, the oyster mushroom greenhouse, the natural cosmetics workshop —where 100% natural toiletries and hygiene products are made—, and, of course, the restaurant.
From Adobe It is another of the great proposals of La Matilde, in which you can taste the pride of the native thanks to its local gastronomy, which uses ingredients from producers within a radius of no more than 15 kilometres. Its kitchen, run by chef Juan Cruz Galetto, was a finalist in the last edition of Prix Baron B – Edition Cuisineand allows you to explore local flavors without leaving aside the sustainability. Each great dish is also accompanied by a Cordoban wine of equal quality.
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Certainly, every moment at La Matilde is designed to be one of rest, well-being and connection with the environment and, above all, pleasure. An experience that cannot be missed in every little detail.
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