The Pampa

The prairie area between the Andes and the Atlantic Ocean in Argentina.

The Estancia

The enormous ranch where Juan and Pedro live and herd animals with a number of other gauchos.

Juan's Casita

Juan and Pedro's little home where Juan keeps a lot of photos and pictures.

Iguaçu Falls

Waterfalls at the edge of Brazil and Argentina. Juan has a poster of the falls and he and Pedro leave the estancia for the falls at the end of the book.

The Corral

The area of the estancia where many of the livestock are kept and where Armando and Chúcaro have their final showdown.

The Lasso

A loop of rope used to trap animals. Pedro used a lasso to get Chúcaro, whereas Armando used a lasso to try to take Chúcaro away from Pedro.

Maté

A traditional South American drink, a type of...