Travel
How to get to Argentina and Terra Pampa
Terra Pampa is located in Caichue the biggest cattle breeding ranch in the Province of La Pampa, Argentina. It is situated on the Provincial Road 14, between the small villages of El Durazno and Jagüel del Monte, 150 kilometers away from Santa Rosa, the capital city of La Pampa province.
Weather
La Pampa climate is moderate with no particular rainy season. The seasons in the Southern hemisphere are opposed to the seasons in the northern hemisphere, with high temperatures from 30°F to 95°F depending on the season. The humidity is low. It is a great way to take a break from cold winters, or escape from summer heat.
During Argentina summer, December, January and February temperatures raise up to 90°F.
In March, April and May is moderate, with temperatures ranging between 59°F and 83°F.
Light garments for the day and warmer clothes for mornings and evenings are recommended. In June, July and August, the climate can be quite cool with temperatures ranging between 32°F and 68°F. Therefore, warm garments are suggested.
MARCH - APRIL - MAY
There are cold nights until mid morning with temperatures which can vary between 2°C and 8°C, evenings are milder with temperatures between 12°C and 18°C
JUNE - JULY - AUGUST
Freezing cold nights and mornings with temperatures between -5°C and -10°C , and evenings between 8°C and 10°C.
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Cool nights and mornings, sometimes even cold with temperartures between 5°C and 10°C, and afternoons between 5ºC and 15°C.
DECEMBER - JANUARY - FEBRUARY
Mild nights, occasionally cool, and hot days with temperatures which can sometimes exceed 35°C.
Hunting License and Tag
Terra Pampa will get the hunter´s hunting license and tag´s. The cost of the license (between 300-400$) and tag (150-200$) deppend which animals the hunter has chase.
Expediting of the Trophies
Terra Pampa will take care of shipping the trophies to the expeditor. Normally it take 6 months from the moment you leave Argentina until you get your trophies. Today there are only two companies in Argentina, which can export the trophies from Argentina to any other country.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Depending on the airline and the class clients choose to travel in, they should be able to find very interesting rates. Some of the airlines we could recommend and their websites are: Aerolineas Argentinas, United Airlines, LATA, Lufhtansa, British Airways, Delta, Air France, Iberia, American Airlines, others.
There are three possibilities, commercial, chartered and private flights:
• Commercial Flights:
Aerolíneas Argentinas is the only commercial flight that land in Santa Rosa airport. Clients should book their domestic flight before departure from their country of origin and should plan their connecting international flights accordingly.
• Chartered Flights:
Terra Pampa has agreements with private airplane companies and is able to get very competitive fares for its clients, this airplanes land is Santa Rosa. This service is more expensive than commercial airplanes but we believe they are more comfortable, flexible and at the same time allow our clients to see the landscape on their way to their final destination.
• Private Plane:
Terra Pampa has his own private airtrip approved for small commercial flights. It takes 1:30 hr from Buenos Aires to land in the ranch.
Ground transportations: direct transfer by car, van from Ezeiza International Airport to the ranch or commercial bus from Buenos Aires could be good and cheap option if you are expending a few days in Buenos Aires.
Because of the wide temperature swings we recommend dressing in layers so that you can quickly add or shed layers depending on temperature change. For hunting during the day we recommend wearing comfortable camouflage hunting clothes and good quality waterproof hunting boots since it is common to walk for several hours around the bush. Warm clothing is essential for night hunts as the temperatures can drop significantly after the sun goes down. Gaiters are a must because of the ever present “rosetas” and all the other types of stickers, briars, thorns that seem to be present everywhere in the bush. Although it doesn’t rain much, a light set of rain gear is always a good to have along.
If you require, Yes. All international flights will be arriving at Ezeiza International Airport. Once clients have cleared customs (and once they have declared their firearms if they are carrying one) they will be met in the main hall by Terra Pampa crew.
No, Argentina is free of any public health risks and is very safe for travel. However, anytime you travel to a foreign county you should check with the US Department of Health for updated information.
Electrical power in Argentina is supplied at 220 volts, 50 Hz. If you bring any type of electrical appliance with you (razor, charger, etc.) you should also bring the appropriate adapter. Plugs are continental flat 3-pin or round 2-pin. We do also have USB port in each of the rooms.
Yes, we have firearms available in a variety of calibers (22, 223, 300 Win Mag, 30-06, 308 Win Mag and 375 H&H for rent at the ranch, all of them Zeiss, Swarovski. Our Shotguns are all Beretta and Benelli, 12 and 20 Ga.
Yes, scopes and firearm’s precision can be altered during flights so we will provide an appropriate area upon arrival in order to practice some shots and make sure their bullet is heading the way you want. If you are renting gun you will be able to try them also.
Most of the shots are taken between 30 and 150 yds. Except for the Blackbuck hunts where you can shoot even more than 250 yards, but only if you are confident enough with your shooting, otherwise try to close in to 250 yards or less.
We do provide wireless internet access.
Yes, we will take care of your laundry so there is no need to pack a lot. We charge 40 u$ per week.
Caichue can put you in touch with different taxidermy for you to get the best price in the market. Both taxidermist have more than 10 years of experience in the industry.
After the hunt we put you in touch with the exporting company that will send you an information request (name, destination of trophies, port of entry, import broker, etc), their fees and conditions and a quote for their exporting job. Once you agree with this we then take all trophies to Buenos Aires to the exporter warehouse who takes over and carries out the job in coordination with the import broker you have nominated. We follow up to make sure he delivers on time.
Terra Pampa accept the following methods of payment: cash, checks and wired deposits. A 3% exchange tax may apply for check payments. In case our clients decide to purchase something at the airport or in a shop along the way, US Dollars and Euros are generally taken everywhere. Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorized bureaus. American Express, VISA and MasterCard credit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, hotels and shops. There may be difficulties in changing traveler’s checks outside Buenos Aires. We can assist you if you need to change foreign currencies once in Argentina for private expenses.
10-15% of the amount of the check is usually left in coffee stores and restaurants. Doormen, porters, and ushers in cinemas and theatres are also generally tipped. Tips are only left if clients have been satisfied with the service they’ve received.
Yes, of course we can recommend you hotels with good location during your stay in Buenos Aires and help you with the transfers. If you want a full guided tour all over Argentina we have a tourism agency that we recommend.