La Pampa

La Pampa spreads across 143,440 square kilometers of fertile plains, featuring grasslands, wetlands, and valleys between San Luis, Córdoba, Buenos Aires, Río Negro, Neuquén, and Mendoza provinces.

The territory became an official province in 1951, following centuries of indigenous settlements, Spanish colonization, and gradual integration into Argentina's national structure.

The province maintains strong gaucho traditions through horsemanship demonstrations, rural festivals, and traditional agricultural practices that shape the local identity.

Santa Rosa serves as the administrative center, connecting 22 departments through a network of roads that facilitate access to agricultural areas and natural reserves.

The region contains the Enchanted Salt Flat, one of the largest salt deposits globally, providing habitat for pumas, maras, and numerous bird species.

Location: Argentina

Inception: July 20, 1951

Capital city: Santa Rosa

Elevation above the sea: 279 m

Shares border with: Mendoza Province, Río Negro Province, Buenos Aires Province, San Luis Province, Córdoba Province, Neuquén Province

Website: https://lapampa.gob.ar

GPS coordinates: -36.61667,-64.28333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10