La Paz, Córdoba

La Paz is a small town in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. Its population is 1189 inhabitants (2010 Census) and it is located 41 km (25 mi) from Villa Dolores.

La Paz
Corner in downtown La Paz
La Paz
Location of La Paz in Argentina
Coordinates: 31°56′00″S 65°12′00″W
CountryArgentina
ProvinceCórdoba
DepartmentSan Javier
Elevation
505 m (1,657 ft)
Population
  Total1,783
Demonym(s)Paceño
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
CPA base
X5870
Dialing code+54 3544

The town grew around a Catholic church, San Juan de las Talas, built there in 1720, during colonial times.

Economy

The main activity is tourism and the production of medical vegetables. One of its tourist attractions is Cerro Loma Bola (Loma Bola Hill), the Piedra Blanca stream, and wide native woods, as well as its local gastronomy.

Each August 29 the town celebrates the Virgen de la Merced.


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