Some of the most important cities of the country are situated in this region: Buenos Aires, La Plata, Cordoba, Rosario, and Santa Rosa.
The Pampas is perhaps the best-known region in Argentina. The bare mention of its name is enough to bring forth a feeling of legend, mystery and infinitude. It is a word of Quechua origin meaning "treeless plain". As a matter of fact, most of its surface is composed by vast grasslands and crops where the image of the "gaucho" is still present in the mores inherited by countrymen.
There is very little vegetation that is native to the pampas. The only tree that grew here as an autochthonous species is the "omb?". The main city in the region is Buenos Aires, "la Reina del Plata" (the Queen of the River, as the tango lyrics go), also known as the "Paris of the South." Enjoy the magnificent European architecture and dining, nightlife, and dancing, specifically the romantic tango. Wander through the vibrant neighborhood of La Boca, and enjoy the excellent shopping in the neighborhood of San Telmo. Undoubtedly starting point for any itinerary within Argentina. However, there are some other very important cities such as Cordoba and Rosario because of their population and cultural patrimony.
