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The Pampas

The Pampas is a vast expanse of flat and fertile grasslands surrounding Buenos Aires. Dotted with small traditional villages, vast wilderness and rich in Gaucho heritage, it is the best place to see Argentina’s real-life cowboys in action, experience warm Argentine hospitality and soak up rural country life.

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Stretching from the Atlantic coastline to the Andean mountain ranges in the south, the Pampas is a huge fertile land that offers sweeping vistas and a blend of relaxation and outdoor adventures. As the birth place of the Gaucho tradition, life exists as it did centuries ago. Gauchos roam the land herding cattle; they dance to the sounds of folklore music and indulge in a slower pace of life.

Numerous working cattle ranches and elegant country houses are scattered across these grasslands and form an integral part of Argentina’s history and culture. Staying on an estancia offers a glimpse into the true essence of Argentine life, where time is spent exploring the beauty of the rural pastures on horseback, helping local gauchos in their daily work, or trying your hand at a polo game, which is practiced at many of the Estancia’s. Asados (Argentine BBQ) and mate tasting are also a national pastime. Indulge on an Asado whereby meat is grilled 'the gaucho way' in an open fire and try Yerba Mate (pronounced ma-tay), which consists of 'Yerba' that almost fills a mate (a metal or wooden drinking vessel) when hot water is added to create a tea-like consistency. It is then drunk through a metal straw, usually passed around and shared.

Located only two hours or so from the capital, the Pampas is the ideal destination to relax before or after your Argentine adventure and get under the skin of Argentine culture. Imagine Latin America have paired up with a handful of authentic and secluded estancia’s that ensure you will make the most out of your stay.

Estancias are within easy reach of Buenos Aires and make a great alternative for those who prefer to stay outside of the city. I enjoyed glimpsing the gaucho way of life, and watching a polo match.


Sam Gough

Be sure to try mate (traditional Argentine tea drunk through a metal straw).


Sam Gough
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Pampas, Argentina

Estancia La Bamba, located in the pampas near San Antonio de Areco, is one of Argentina’s oldest estancias. Steeped in tradition, La Bamba offers superb horse riding and polo, wonderful hospitality and a chance to discover Argentina’s heart and soul.

Estancia La Bamba

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Pampas, Mendoza, Córdoba, El Calafate and Buenos Aires

Discover a land of contrasts on this itinerary to Argentina and stay in some of the country's most exclusive and secluded hotels. Brimming with spectacular landscapes, Argentine culture and utter luxury, this trip offers a once in a lifetime experience.

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This itinerary will give you a true appreciation of Argentina. Traditional horse-riding estancias; cosmopolitan capitals; the incredible bird life and wildlife of the Ibera Wetlands, Iguazu Falls and the photographer's paradise of Tolar Grande.

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