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Alta Gracia
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Alta Gracia is a city located in the north-centre of the province of Córdoba , Argentina . Its name means "High Grace". It is built upon the Sierras Chicas , in a region that the Comechingón Indians used to call Paravachasca . It has about 43,000 inhabitants (2001 census INDEC
History In the 17th century Alta Gracia was as a large agricultural ranch (an estancia ) operated by Jesuits . Along with other ranches, including Colonia Caroya , Jesús María , Santa Catalina , La Candelaria y San Ignacio de los Ejercicios, Alta Gracia was founded to economically support the Collegium Maximum or "Colegio Máximo ", one of Argentina's first universities (Universitas Cortuba Tucumanæ ) today: Universidad Nacional de Córdoba , and other educational institutes that are now part of the Manzana Jesuítica ("Jesuit Block"), an important center in Córdoba City . The Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba were named World Heritage site in 2000.
Owners of the Estancia Alta Gracia:
Don Juan Nieto, 1588
Alonso Nieto de Herrera, who named it after "Nuestra Señora de Alta Gracia"
The Society of Jesus (donated by Alonso Nieto)
Santiago de Liniers , 1810, who lived there for about 5 monthsJosé Manuel Solares, 1868
Manuel de Falla
Attractions Alta Gracia has a rich historical heritage. Some of the most important places are:
The museum of Santiago de Liniers.
"El Tajamar", a man-made lake.
"El Obraje", a workshop were the Jesuits taught many Indians the different crafts.
The Sierras Hotel, which John F. Kennedy has visited.
A house where revolutionary Che Guevara used to live.
Sources In Spanish unless otherwise noted.
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