A "unique" wedding alternative in Argentina

Josephine Baker 1929

   Imagine your wedding party  in an old train station built in the 1800’s. Stunning molding and details still intact  as if time stood still. A view of  parked trains peaking out from  just behind the frosted curtain windows in the main ballroom  with a spacious, beautiful ceramic tiled floor, ready to dance the Tango.
                  Welcome to Estacion Mitre.

   The first time I discovered Estacion Mitre, was when I was wandering around  the  Cordoba train station enthralled by the architecture. I poked my head into the entrance way of Estacion Mitre and found an incredible display of sepia toned photographs, depicting the train station in it’s earlier days. I was quite taken with a particular photograph of  the singer Josephine Baker and wondered what she was doing hanging in the entrance lobby of this establishment. Apparently, Ms Baker had paid a visit to Cordoba in the late 20's and a photo was captured of her waving her hand from the train window.

   As I  entered through the lobby and into the ballroom area,  It was as if I had stumbled back into time. It was one of those sentimental  moments  that made you stop and think what things were like back then.

Bar at Estacion Mitre

The spacious ballroom was supported by  several impressive Roman columns and a round  detailed skylight  in the center of the ceiling spilling light onto the shiny polished floor . The huge bar was what impressed me the most, the simplicity  in design in the molding , and the  wood carved  mirrored cabinet,   standing majestically behind the bar reflecting the ballrooms architecture in all five beveled mirrors. Not forgetting, the old cash register and  the multiple coffee dispensing machine, that is prominently displayed on top of the bar and is still working to this day.

 I spoke to Tito, the  affable owner of Estacion Mitre and was delighted when he gave me a tour of  Estacion Mitre and it’s history.  He converted Estacion Mitre into a place for events , catering to  weddings, anniversary’s, retirement party’s , always respecting the  architectural decor of  this landmark establishment. To really get a sense of Estacion Mitre, I highly recommend that you take a look at their website and the wonderful photos that speak for themselves.

Ticket booth  in Cordoba train station

Meanwhile, for accommodations for any of these events, remember that the city of Alta Gracia  is only 45 minutes away from Estacion Mitre. After an all night affair, one can sleep easily and peacefully in the quiet town of Alta Gracia and wake up the next morning to the fresh air and  views of the Sierra mountains.

Estacion Mitre

Bv.Pte-Peron 101

EstacionF.C.Mitre-5000

Cordoba, Arrgentina

Tel/fax 0351 4224989

www.estacionmitre.com.ar

Festejo del dia del Paracaidista Militar

Alta Gracia Aero Club

Military Parachuting and Air Show Event at the Alta Gracia Aero Club

     After an all day and  all night marathon of heavy rain on Saturday, the skies were a brilliant blue for today’s Air Show at the Alta Gracia Aero Club. 

Hot and sunny, with white billowy clouds  floating across the sky,  hundreds of  spectators came out to see the different airplanes, military helicopters,  and antique cars displayed on the fields of the Aero Club.  The riveting demonstration of emergency landing rescue drills by local fire fighters, seemed to be  quite entertaining, as  the large crowd cheered and applauded.

   Booths were set up for parachute jumps, airplane  and hot air balloon rides with discounted rates for this 3 day event.

Arriving early at the Aero Club , I was able to garner  an excellent and up close viewing position of the event . After years of watching helicopters take off in Hollywood films, I was finally able to experience the slow rotation of the helicopter blades whizzing into a frenzy of wind, kicking up a  tornado of dust, as little particles of dirt made it’s way into my eyes. 

 Aside from a short span of discomfort, it was a cool moment to experience.

The event  is organized by ALAS PARA CRECER which is an organization with the common goal of  integrating and celebrating “The day of the Parachuter “ , offering  the public an extraordinary aeronautic  gathering of varied jumping events and air show.  For more information regarding future events you can contact ALAS PARA CRECER at: www.alasparacrecer.com.ar

Another great event in the city of Alta Gracia, home of Ernesto "Che" Guevara and Unesco site.