The Pampas occupies the entire western part of the province Buenos Aires in Argentina a. It is the heartland of the so-called damp pampas, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in the country.
The region is flat, but there are numerous lakes that invite you to swim. Some of the cities in the region can also score points with interesting buildings. There is also the possibility to go on vacation at an estancia.
places
- San Nicolás de los Arroyos (150,000 inhabitants) Largest city in the northern region of the Province of Buenos Aires, also a popular place of pilgrimage.
- Olavarría (100,000 inhabitants), in the middle of a hilly landscape, largest city in the central part.
- Pergamino (100,000 inhabitants), metropolis of the northwest.
- Zárate and Campana (total 180,000 inhabitants) in the north, lively twin town on the Río Paraná with port and industry
- San Pedro (40,000 inhabitants), popular travel destination on the Río Paraná with lagoons and subtropical forests
- Azul (50,000 inhabitants), in the hilly central part.
- Junín (50,000 inhabitants), located in a lake district in the northwest of the province
- Lujan (70,000 inhabitants), most important place of pilgrimage in Argentina, 70 km west of Buenos Aires, at the same time with one of the best preserved old towns and many museums.
The metropolitan area Gran Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires themselves are described in separate local articles.
Other goals
- San Antonio de Areco, Gaucho city not far from Buenos Aires. This is where the Día de la Tradición, the most important gaucho festival in Argentina, takes place on November 10th.
- Chascomus, located on the largest lake in the region, in the central part. Popular local destination.
background
The area is the economic heartland of Argentina. Agriculture is the main activity here, with cereals and soybeans in particular being grown. The previously characteristic cattle breeding has been pushed back somewhat to less fertile areas, but the huge pastures still belong to the characteristic picture.
getting there
The best starting point is the capital Buenos Aires, for the southern part too Mar del Plata and Bahía Blanca, all equipped with airports and connected to the rest of the country by bus.
mobility
There is a close-knit bus network.
Tourist Attractions
- Old town, from Luján.
- basilica, from Luján.
activities
Many estancias offer tourist offers. This includes accommodation in the guest house (relatively expensive) and excursions on horseback. The area can also be explored by bike, with many side streets with little traffic and the flat terrain making it ideal for this type of transport.
kitchen
Anyone who stays longer in the pampas should definitely visit asado con cuero try. These are barbecues where huge pieces of meat or even whole animals are grilled on stakes around a fire, which makes the meat particularly juicy.
nightlife
The larger cities offer a decent nightlife, but mostly it is limited to the mainstream.
security
There are no special hazards in this area. There is hardly any need to fear criminals; the only more common natural disasters are flooding on the rivers.
climate
The summers are warm with around 25 ° C to 30 ° C during the day, the winters are mild with around 15 ° C and generally a little less rain. Long periods of good weather are possible all year round.
