Grasslands of Argentina are known as The Pampas. The name of the area is derived from the word "pampa" that means "a plain without trees". As the name suggests, the entire region of Pampas comprises of vast regions of fertile land and covers the states of Buenos Aires, La Pampa and major parts of Santa Fe and Córdoba.
The landscape of the area is varied and you can see here forested hills, extended grasslands and salt lakes. The entire region is the mainstay of vegetation in Argentina and is represented by the symbol of the gaucho, which has achieved iconic status in the minds of the residents of the country.
The primary facet of the region is agriculture; the region is renowned for its cattle rearing and its hospitality. Population wise, it is one of the densely populated regions in Argentina and accounts for more that one third of the population of the entire country. There is no dearth of tourist attractions in the region and from beaches to modern cities; you will find it all here.
Some of the popular tourist attractions of the region are the Parque National Lihué Calel, which boasts of animals like puma and many guanaco, rhea and native hares, and the cities of La Plata, Luján, Rosario and Santa Fe, all of which are famous for their colonial legacy and historical landmarks.
A tour of the Pampas is incomplete without a tour of Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. Dubbed as the Paris of Argentina, the city can easily be described as the gateway to the country. Furnished with all the modern requisites it offers you a flavor of Europe. The city is famous for its architectural marvels, food, wine and tango. Located near the city is one of the most fascinating natural wonders of the world, the Iguazu Falls.
Overall you are bound to fall in love with the region and your trip to Argentina will be impossible and implausible without a tour of The Pampas.
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