Santa Rosa (Argentina)

Another town square commemorating the national hero, bordered by Universidad Nacional de La Pampa and Catedral de la Santa Rosa with some funny-looking sculpture outside.

See all your favorite Pampas animals on display here (stuffed).

Here you can see some art works by locally known artists.

A kitschy monument to the nationally popular drink that should probably be in every tourist's selfie or Argentinian photo album.

This is one of the defining geographical features of Santa Rosa, as the city hugs the eastern shore. While not a swimming locale really due to turbidity (umm, duck pond?), it is a nice place to relax and fish for pejerrey (Neotropical silversides), or observe a bird island sanctuary. There is also a miniature train called El Puelchito (originating from San Martin Square), a system of bike and hiking paths, and the availability of canoe and water bike rentals and even rides aboard a motorized vessel called the Salitrero. Surrounding the lake are some monuments like a cross and lighthouse.

This is a historic farmstead that was owned by the original founder of the city. Its acreage is continuous with the western edge of Don Tomas Lagoon and includes farm building exhibits and some observation points such as Mirador de Santa Rosa and Loma del Calden.

The remains of a former private exotic game park built by a French landowner, this reserve features a variety of attractions, from a lagoon frequented by flamingoes, to ornithological study in general with various bird species, to encounters with pumas and red deer that bray for mates in season (Mar-April). Also of note are three museums on siteː the Museo El Castillo (situated in the historic hunting lodge), Museo San Huberto (dealing with carriages and other such farm implements), and Museo El Caserio (created by a French painter who lived on the premises).

Come here when the Argentinian pesos start to feel heavy in your pocket.