Every July-August, Buenos Aires hosts Argentina's top agricultural show, La Rural. Gauchos flock from the provinces to see bulls, horses, sheep and chinchillas compete to be judged the best in Argentina. Estancia managers salivate over the latest tractors. Portenos feast themselves on regional meats and cheeses. And everyone drinks a lot of maté.

This portfolio depicts events, animals and people at the 2007 and 2008 Rurals. But not the tractors. Enjoy.