Land Formations The Guanaco cultural area includes the regions of present day Uruguay and Argentina. Some of the main land formations in this area include the Rio de la Plata located between Argentina and Uruguay, which is fed from the Atlantic Ocean; the Rio Panama in Northern Argentina; and the Pampas, which is a plains area in northern Argentina.
The climate of the Guanaco region ranges drastically because of the different land formations. Deserts, jungles, rainforests, and mountainous areas can be found, as well as the climatic fluctuations that are attributed to these areas.
The
Guanaco region, with its diverse land area allows for a vast and interesting
plethora of plant and animal life. Very similar to Peru, the jungle habitat
populates such animals as the South American tree frog, Brazilian tapirs,
armadillos, and jaguars. In addition, Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia export a
large amount of wool and other materials which come from Alpacan llamas that
are indigenous to mountainous areas. The arid coastal regions of Argentina
provide ample habitat for fish and coastal birds, as well as other amphibian
species, such as crabs, iguanas, crocodiles and piranhas.
The plants of the Guanacos vary with the climate zones. The desert areas are host to many varieties of cacti and succulent plants in humid sub-tropical zones. In the Steppe regions of Argentina subsistence farming and a variety of hearty plants can be found. In addition, the lower tip of Argentina is host to a variety of plants adapted to cooler climates. Other plants that adapted to the Guanaco climate are sugar cane, potatoes, coffee, cotton, coca, yams, bread fruit, bananas, and all types of squash.
Video of people eating asado, an Argentinian dinner party.
Video is a donation of Gustavo David Gauthier.