THE PAMPAS

LAND OF THE GAUCHOS The Pampa country is one the richest areas of Argentina.One of the most appealing aspects of the Argentinean Pampas is the singular architecture of its estates. Built in the most diverse styles such as Hispanic American Colonial, English Tudor and classic French, they are unmistakably the most beautiful example of the prominent agricultural tradition of this country. Many of these 'estancias' have been adapted for tourist reception.Northwest from these plains are the Sierras of Córdoba. The highest peak, Mount Champaquí (2.970) stands out in this lovely mountain range. Its green valleys contrast with the deserts and salt marshes to produce a peculiarly pleasant landscape. Further north scattered chapels and ancient estates start to add to an already wonderful landscape. Many of them dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, they are the legacy of the Jesuits presence in these hills..THE SIERRAS OF THE PAMPAS- The Sierras of Córdoba Córdoba is the second most important city in the country. Built at the foot of the Cordoba hills and by the Tercero River, it is worth walking around its magnificent colonial buildings such as the Córdoba Cathedral. THE ATLANTIC COASTLINE Cities like Mar del Plata and smaller beach resorts like Villa Gesell, Pinamar, Miramar, and San Clemente del Tuyú, all of them on the coast of the Buenos Aires province are definitely the most popular summer resorts as far as the local population is concerned. - Mar del Plata The city of Mar del Plata, in the province of Buenos Aires, was founded more than one century ago. It is the most popular beach resort in Argentina. More than 3 million tourists visit its beaches every year. - La Plata La Plata, the capital of the province of Buenos Aires, was founded in 1882 and developed to become one of the most modern cities in the country. Its tidy distribution, numerous parks and calm pace are characteristic of this town famed for its University-amongst the best of the country- and the Natural Science Museum, which has international prestige on account of its excellent early man and fossil collection, particularly those of large prehistoric animals