Episode 2 of 3
Initial Settlement Failure
- When
- 24 June 1573
- Where
- Córdoba, Argentina
The first settlement, Quisquisacate, was established on June 24, 1573, but failed quickly.
The expedition set foot on the site of modern Córdoba on June 24, 1573. They established an initial settlement named Quisquisacate, which failed within days of its establishment, prompting the search for a more viable location for the new city.
Sources
- Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-08
- Córdoba, Argentina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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