Archive for the ‘Province of Buenos Aires – Pampa’ Category:
La Plata
Introduction to La Plata +/- The first planned city in South America, La Plata is both the capital of the province of Buenos Aires and one of the republic’s biggest university towns. Near the center there are many large attractive government buildings, but it is the massive neo-Gothic cathedral that steals the skyline. Where to
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San Antonio de Areco
Introduction to San Antonio de Areco +/- A pampa town famous for being the birthplace of Ricardo Güiraldes, the author of the novel about the life the gaucho Don Segundo Sombra. The town has a rich history and has been declared a city of historic interest by the republic. The residents of the town seem
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Tandil
First time in Tandil +/- The nearest mountains to Buenos Aires can be found just outside of Tandil. They are really not much more than just hills, but they offer a break from the monotonous llanura of the plains of the pampa. Tandil is also famous for producing tennis players and dairy products. Climate in
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Santa Rosa, La Pampa
Introduction to Santa Rosa +/- Santa Rosa sits in the middle of the Pampa Humeda, the hyper-fertile heartland of Argentina. It serves not only as an agricultural center, but also a transportation hub and a university town. While not being a particularly exciting place, it does have its charms. It reminds us of how a
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Hotels in Bahía Blanca
Most of the decent hotels are located near the center. If you want to stay near the airport, the Paradores Austral is your best bet.