Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Pampas & the Atlantic
Coast
Why Go?
The seemingly endless fertile grasslands that make up the pampas financed Argentina's
golden years over a century ago, and the area is still the nation's economic powerhouse,
producing most of Argentina's famous beef.
These humble pampas are often overlooked by travelers, but there are hidden gems here
and there. A visit to lovely San Antonio de Areco offers a taste of living gaucho culture,
while the picturesque hills around Tandil and Sierra de la Ventana offer plenty of oppor-
tunities for outdoor recreation. And the Atlantic coast's bustling beaches make a great es-
cape from Buenos Aires' summer heat.
You can also spend a few days in one of the region's many historic
estancias
(ranches),
where the huge sky and faded elegance of Argentina's past can all be experienced first-
hand.
When to Go
