“ASTROTURISMO” is coming soon. A proposal to promote visits to Córdoba’s Astronomical Observatories

On February 8, “Astroturismo” (Astro-Tourism) was presented. This is a proposal created jointly by the Córdoba Tourism Agency, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Province of Córdoba, and the National University of Córdoba. This activity offers a new range of circuits through astrological observatories directed to tourists who visit the province of Córdoba.

The Astrophysical Station at Bosque Alegre (EABA) was chosen to present “Astroturismo”, a new product that will be offered to tourists visiting our province. The objective of this proposal is to foster visits to the astronomical observatories in Córdoba.

“Astroturismo” was created jointly by the Córdoba Tourism Agency, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Province of Córdoba, and UNC. Astrotourism or astronomical tourism is a new touristic product that may be enjoyed in the province of Córdoba which promotes contact with nature as well as with the wonderful Córdoba sky.

On the launching of “Astroturismo”, the history that the province holds regarding research, community outreach, and dissemination of Astronomy provided by the Córdoba Astronomical Observatory was highlighted. This observatory was the first scientific institution to pioneer. the spreading of this science in the country.

The objective of this venture is to promote new spaces and activities that raise awareness of looking at clean skies free of light pollution. The Bosque Alegre Astrophysical Station and the Astronomical Observatory will be key spaces for these activities together with the rest of the offer provided by the Córdoba Tourism Agency.

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How to access the guided visits

Evening visits to the Bosque Alegre Astrophysical Station (EABA) have already been sold out for the whole summer season. During the winter season, which runs from April to September, visits will take place on Saturdays from 8 to 11 pm by previous reservation to the email difusion@oac.unc.edu.ar

Until March, you may visit EABA during daytime Mondays to Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm or from 3 to 6 pm. As of April, visits can take place on Saturdays and Sundays. The cost of the fee is ARS 100 for adults and ARS 60 for children. No prior reservation is required and you may only access the site by private car.

You may also visit the headquarters in Córdoba city, on 854 Laprida Street, Fridays to Saturdays from 8 pm to 11 pm. The entrance fee is free and no prior reservation is needed. Observations through the telescope will be allowed if the weather is good.