La Paz is a small town in the

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of Córdoba, Argentina. Its population is 1189 inhabitants (2010 Census) and it is located from Villa Dolores. The town grew around a Catholic church, San Juan de las Tala

built there in 1720, during colonial times.

Economy

The main activity is

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and the production of medical vegetables. One of its tourist attractions is Cerro Loma Bola (Loma Bola Hil

the Piedra Blanca stream, and wide native woods, as well as its local gastronomy. Each August 29 the town celebrates the Virgin of Mercy, Virgen de la Merced.

References

Populated places in Córdoba Province, Argentina Tourism in Argentina {{CórdobaAR-geo-stub