Pampas and Atlantic Coast

City of Buenos Aires
It has three nature reserves to escape from the “concrete jungle”: Costanera Sur, Costanera Norte and Lago Lugano. On a 1-hour train journey from Retiro Station, you can reach the city of Tigre to discover part of the Delta Route.

La Plata (Buenos Aires)
Located near Punta Indio, Magdalena and the coastal reserves of La Plata River. You can also continue along Provincial Route 11 towards Samborombón Bay and the Punta Rasa Municipal Nature Reserve, an ideal site for bird watching.

Lagoons in eastern Buenos Aires
Very close to Greater Buenos Aires, several lagoons invite you to spend the day, fish and enjoy nature.

Cities in the Buenos Aires Coast
Mar del Plata, Chapadmalal, Villa Gesell, Necochea and other coastal cities offer kilometres of beaches and attractions, such as the Querandí Lighthouse Reserve and the scenic road along the cliffs that connects Mar del Plata with Miramar. You can go to the Tandil mountains in the west.

Bahía Blanca (Buenos Aires)
In the south of the province, Bahía Blanca is the starting point to visit Pehuen-Có, Monte Hermoso, Bahía Blanca estuary and the region of Sierra de la Ventana. Heading to the south along National Route 3, you will arrive at Viedma and continue the trip along the Route of the Patagonian Sea. 

Santa Rosa (La Pampa)
The capital of La Pampa province is 35 km away from the Parque Luro Provincial Reserve, which harbours one of the few caldén (prosopis caldenia) forests of the country (iconic tree of the Pampas) and 200 km from the "chained lagoons of the west" of Buenos Aires: Cochicó, Del Monte, Guaminí and Epecuén.

Rosario (Santa Fe).
Featuring beaches and a river, it is the closest city to the southern lagoons of the province: the Melincué lagoon and La Picasa. Here, you can also connect with the Delta Route and the Littoral and Great Rivers Route.

How to get there and move around

It is a broad region with good accessibility. You can easily tour the area through National Routes 2, 3, 8, 35 and 226 and Provincial Routes 11 and 76. They are all paved and offer regular bus services connecting the various towns and villages. The City of Buenos Aires can also be accessed by long distance trains that reach Santa Fe, Mar del Plata and Bahía Blanca cities. 

The airports of Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Bahía Blanca, Santa Rosa and Rosario offer regular flights and car rental.

Where to stay

In general, there is a good and varied lodging offering, particularly in more tourist destinations. There are also route motels and many camping site options.

When to travel

All year round. For bird and fauna watching, check the calendar in every region.

Travel from March to April to listen to the bellow of the deer in the Parque Luro reserve in La Pampa.

If you want to enjoy the sun and the beach on the Atlantic Coast or in the lagoons, the best time is from December to March.

More information: Link to CLIMOGRAPH AND NATURE'S CALENDAR.

Remember

If you go by car, always respect the maximum speed, especially within the protected areas to avoid accidents and disturbing the fauna.

There is no cell phone or Wi-Fi signal in many locations. Download maps before leaving or carry printed maps.

For a more complete natural experience, check the wildlife calendar when planning your trip.