Río Cuarto

Río Cuarto is a commercial center in Córdoba Province, Argentina, that stretches along the Chocancharava River and serves as the fourth largest city in the region. The streets run in a regular grid from the historic center, with residential areas, commercial zones and green spaces along the riverbank alternating throughout.

Rafael de Sobremonte founded the settlement in 1786 as a defensive line against raids from the south. The railway reached the city in 1870 and transformed it into a hub for agricultural trade in the central pampas.

The influence shaped by Chinese, Japanese and Lebanese immigrants appears today in local restaurants and the architecture of certain neighborhoods. Many residents gather on weekends along the riverbank parks and use the spaces near the water for conversations, sports and family picnics.

Visitors reach the city through three national routes that intersect at the center, or via Las Higueras Airport located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) west. The center can be explored on foot, while taxis and local buses connect outer neighborhoods and the university.

The local racetrack regularly hosts national touring car races and draws thousands of fans from surrounding provinces on race weekends. The roar of engines echoes through the western neighborhoods and transforms the otherwise calm city into a lively motorsport scene for a few days.

Location: Río Cuarto Department

Inception: 1786

Elevation above the sea: 425 m

Website: http://riocuarto.gov.ar

GPS coordinates: -33.12299,-64.34776

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:33