North east of Argentina (NEA)

This area comprises three subregions: chaqueña, mesopotámica and the central hills.
The subregion of Chaco is a flat uniform wooded plain, with a mostly subtropical climate.
The mesopotamia is surrounded by two big plentiful rivers: the Paraná and the Uruguay. It has, in the province of Misiones, rocky formations that break up the course of the rivers giving birth to falls, rapids and cascades. A spectacular example of this are the world famous Iguazú Falls, declared World Natural Patrimony of the Humanity by the UNESCO.
Moving southwards we find the littoral of the provinces of Entre Ríos and Corrientes, with several beaches, islands and suitable places for the practice of swimming and water sports.
In both subregions we find rich varied fauna, especially in the protected subtropical forest places in Misiones, and the most temperate woods and parks of Corrientes and Entre Ríos.
We can also enjoy the thermal fountains existing in many cities.
The central region is an area of sierras with hills of medium height. It comprises valleys, plains and plateaux called pampas (of around 1000 metres above sea level) crossed by several rivers and streams suitable for the practice of swimming. It has a great tourist potential reflected in a large quantity of cities and tourist villages that take profit from the possibilities of this zone.
This region is very appropriate for adventure tourism and the practice of water sports since it has several artificial water courses (originated by dams).
It has low humidity, and very healthy microclimate with proved therapeutic values.
In its geography you can find the second most important population settlement of the country (after Buenos Aires), the modern city of Córdoba.
The provinces within this region are: Misiones, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Formosa, Santa Fe, Córdoba and Buenos Aires.

Córdoba is an Argentine province, located in the centre of the country. Its capital, Córdoba, is the second largest city in the country.

Its neighbouring provinces are (clockwise from the north): Santiago del Estero, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, San Luis, La Rioja and Catamarca.

Together with Santa Fe and Entre Ríos, the province is part of the Central Region.

Area: 165,321 km²

Population: 3,066,801 (2001)

Density: 18.6/km²

Cordoba's economy is the third largest in Argentina, behind only the Province of Buenos Aires and the city of Buenos Aires, itself.

Agriculture and livestock provide 10% of the province's output, well above the national average.

Agriculture is centered in soybeans, wheat and maize, and other cereals. Cattle and sheep enjoy the grass of Cordoba's green hills.

The province provides the nation with 15% of its beef production and 28% of its dairy output. The food industry around oil, milk and cereal derivatives is also very important, candy-maker Arcor being one of the most important.

The installation of the Fábrica Militar de Aviones in 1927, and subsequent state-owned industries began making Córdoba among the most important industrial centres in Argentina. Today, 250 manufacturers of either motor vehicles or auto parts operate in Cordoba, making it Argentina's "motor province."

This brief overview explains why you should consider visiting this province on an agricultural tour.

For more information, please visit our agritours page.

La Pampa is located in the centre of the country. Its neighbouring provinces are: San Luis, Córdoba, Buenos Aires, Río Negro, Neuquén and Mendoza.

Area: 143,440 km²

Population: 299,294 (2001)

Density: 2.0 /km²

Agriculture contributes a fourth to La Pampa's economy, the most important activity being cattle raising, with 3,632,684 (2002) head, which takes place all over the province. Other livestock include 202,428 sheep, 140,498 goats and 64,118 pigs.

The Northeast, on the more fertile lands, has also an important activity with wheat (10% of national production), sunflower (13% of national production), maize, alfalfa, barley, and other cereals.

There also is an important dairy industry with 300 centres of extraction and 25 cheese factories, honey production, and salt extraction from salt basins.

This brief overview explains why you should consider visiting this province on an agricultural tour.

For more information, please visit our agritours page.