Alternative Estancias

As you might already know, many regions in Argentina and Uruguay are “bone dry”. There has been almost NO rain in the past 3 months (see our Marsh Water Level Report). For this reason, River Plate is suggesting its alternative estancias (only if duck concentrations are not good) in order to provide you with the duck hunting experience you are expecting.

If this is the case of your party, you will be informed by your agent. Every alternative estancia River Plate might suggest is up to the standard River Plate follows in matters of hunting, comfort and style. Get ready for a spectacular shoot!

Estancia Los Rabos

Location: Entre Ríos / Argentina
Species: Duck, Perdiz and Dove.
Season: April thru August. Dove: all year
Host: Pancho Cardoso

Description:

This estancia, which reflects a true Renaissance style, was constructed by the Mihura family at the turn of the 20th Century. It is surrounded by a magnificent park with palm trees, avocados, ginkgo bilobas, jacaranda, oak and pine trees and magnolias.

The estancia has seven luxurious rooms, with extra beds for children or large families, a living room, dining room, 5 bathrooms and a library. It also has satellite TV and a museum that showcases a vast number of objects which are reminiscent of days gone by.

It is located approximately two hours from Buenos Aires and 10 minutes from the city of Gualeguay.

SAMPLE ITINERARY - LOS RABOS

Day 1: Depart from U.S. or Europe.
Day 2: Arrive to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital city. Meeting by River Plate’s ground transfer team and drive (3 hr) to the estancia Los Rabos. After full lunch, transfer to high volume duck area (20 min in car and 40 min in motorboat) for duck shoot or to dove area (45 min) for dove shoot. Back to the estancia for cocktails, snack and dinner.
Day 3-5: Three full shooting days. Transfer to high volume duck area (20 min drive and 40 min in motorboat) for duck shoot in the morning and afternoon (optional lunch on the field). Back to the estancia for snack and dinner.
Day 6: Duck shoot in the morning. Transfer to Buenos Aires (3 hrs) after lunch.
Day 7: Arrive U.S. or Europe.

Estancia San Pedro

Location: Buenos Aires / Argentina
Species: Duck. Optional: Perdiz and dove
Season: April thru August
Host/Associate: Martín Puig

Description:

This outstanding estancia preserves the rustic atmosphere that was given to it when first built. It is composed of a main house and of a smaller adjacent house.

The main building has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with the adjacent building adding an additional 2 bedrooms and a bathroom for added convenience.

SAMPLE ITINERARY - San Pedro

Day 1: Depart from U.S. or Europe.
Day 2: Arrive to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital city. Meeting by River Plate’s ground transfer team and drive (2 hr and 50 min) to the estancia San Mateo. Full lunch, siesta (if enough time) and 10 minute drive to high volume duck area. Back to the estancia for cocktails, snack and dinner.
Day 3: Full shooting day. Drive (10-15 min) to high volume duck area for duck shoot in the morning. Then back for lunch. In the afternoon, return to duck shoot. Back to estancia for dinner.
Day 4: Full shooting day. Drive (10-15 min) to high volume duck area for duck shoot in the morning. Then back for lunch. In the afternoon, return to duck shoot. Back to estancia for dinner.
Day 5: Full shooting day. In the morning, Perdiz hunt. Back to estancia for cocktails and lunch. In the afternoon, decoyed Pigeon. Back to estancia for dinner.
Day 6: Pigeon shoot in the morning. Transfer to Buenos Aires International airport after lunch.
Day 7: Arrive U.S. or Europe.