Santa Rosa

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It is the capital and most populated city of the province of La Pampa. It has a variety of services such as accommodation, shops, restaurants, ATMs and petrol stations. It has a municipal and a provincial tourist information office.

Among the attractions that can be visited in the city are the following:
- The civic centre which is by the Rotonda de la Fuente (a roundabout), at the intersection of Pedro Luro Avenue and San Martín Avenue. Here you will find several public buildings such as the Casa de Gobierno de la Provincia (Government House of the Province) and the Cámara de Diputados de la Provincia (Chamber of Deputies of the Province).
- In the downtown area you can walk around the San Martín Square and visit the cathedral in front of it.
- As for the museums, the Museo de Historia Natural (Natural History Museum) exhibits samples of flora, fauna and archaeology of the region. There is also the Museo Provincial de Artes (Provincial Museum of Arts), with exhibits of works of art from La Pampa and the rest of the country.
- The Laguna de Don Tomás is an excellent place for picnics and touring its lighthouse, pier, islands and viewpoints.

About 33 km away is the Parque Luro Nature Reserve, ideal for spending the day, hiking trails and wildlife watching.

How to get there:
- By bus: direct public transport arrive at its bus terminal from Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Jujuy, La Plata, Mendoza, Neuquén, Paraná, Rosario, Salta, San Miguel del Tucumán and Santa Fe. They also come from other localities of La Pampa such as General Acha and General Pico.
- By car: the asphalted National Route 5 connects it to the east to the Greater Buenos Aires. The paved National Route 35 also serves to connect routes that lead to localities in the south and the north.
- By plane: flights from Buenos Aires arrive to its airport, which is located 4 km away from the city centre.