Villa maría nearly full for peñas festival as córdoba breaks tourism record

The Peñas Festival in Villa María reached 99% hotel occupancy, driving a tourism record in Córdoba with over 260,000 visitors in the province over the weekend. A standout young night drew a sub-30 audience with urban music and cuarteto. Artists like La Joaqui and Emanero led the evening, closing with Luck Ra and Q’ Lokura.

The Peñas Festival in Villa María, Córdoba, had a major impact on provincial tourism. The city recorded 99% hotel occupancy, nearly reaching full capacity during the event. This weekend mobilized over 260,000 visitors across the province, contributing to historic figures for Córdoba's summer season.

One of the standout nights was the 'young night,' dominated by a sub-30 audience. Urban music and cuarteto defined the scene, with La Joaqui and Emanero leading an electrifying day. The evening, regarded as one of the festival's most intense, closed with performances by Luck Ra and Q’ Lokura, drawing thousands of enthusiastic spectators.

This success highlights the vibrancy of Córdoba's tourism, which keeps breaking records in the summer season. The festival not only filled hotel rooms but also revitalized the local cultural scene with genres popular among youth.

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