Despeñaderos

Despeñaderos is a municipality located in province of Córdoba, Argentina, with approximately 10,000 inhabitants. It was founded in 1905 when the railway station that gave rise to the city was built. It was then called San Antonio and adopted its current name in 1953. Its economy is based on agriculture and tourism. Culturally, it is notable for its sports activities and courses at the Popular University. In terms of heritage, it preserves its old railway station and the natural surroundings of the Xanaes River.