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Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina

Villa Carlos Paz is a city in the center-north of the province of Córdoba, Argentina, in the south of the Punilla Valley, lying on the western slope of the Sierras Chicas. It has a population of about 56,000 as per the 2001 census [INDEC].

Type TownPopulation 56,000

Why go

  • City in Córdoba, Argentina.
  • Served by Villa Dolores Airport (VDR).

History

Villa Carlos Paz is a city in the center-north of the province of Córdoba, Argentina, in the south of the Punilla Valley, lying on the western slope of the Sierras Chicas. It has a population of about 56,000 as per the 2001 census [INDEC]. The area of Punilla is a major tourist destination on the national level, and Villa Carlos Paz is in turn the most important city of Punilla, favoured by its closeness to the populous Córdoba City, the capital of the province. Popular tourist activities include bathing in one of the many rivers, fishing, evening shows, kite surfing, windsurfing, hiking and mountain biking.

Airports

Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR) 29 km to the centre
Cordoba, X, AR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Aerolineas Argentinas, LAN Airlines, TRIP Linhas A, Copa Airlines…) · direct flights to 11 destinations incl. Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, Jujuy, Lima… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 11 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) 86 km to the centre
Villa Dolores, X, AR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
La Cumbre Airport (LCM) 46 km to the centre
La Cumbre, X, AR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Captain D Omar Darío Gelardi Airport 22 km to the centre
Córdoba, X, AR
Outdoor
Coronel Olmedo Airport 34 km to the centre
Cordoba, X, AR
Outdoor
Ascochinga Airport 53 km to the centre
Ascochinga, X, AR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Catamaranes Carlos Paz
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Villa Dolores Airport (VDR); 28 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: COR has direct flights to 11 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, Jujuy, Lima…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Catamaranes Carlos Paz, 1 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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