FAQs
Where do I fly into and what time do I need to be there?
You will need to fly to Cordoba , Argentina. There are several route to take. The most common in though Santiago, Chile. You will need to be in Cordoba by 11:45 on the first day of your safari if you plan to hunt on the first day.
How far is the drive to the lodge from the airport?
From the Cordoba airport to estancia Quebracho is about 1. 5 hours driving time.
How far is the drive from the lodge to the shooting areas?
The drive time from estancia Quebracho to the shooting areas is 15-20 minutes. Quebracho is centrally located in our shooting areas to minimize the time you spend driving to and from the shooting areas.
How hard is it for older guys to get around?
The walking areas in our shooting areas are cleared out nicely to facilitate ease of getting around. For individuals who have difficulty in walking the low hills we will gladly drive them up to the shooting areas.
Can you drink the water?
We recommend that you only drink beverages that are properly bottled.
How can our wives call us while we are in Argentina —Can you give us the numbers?
Yes, here they are: Guillermo’s cell phone from the U.S. dial 011-549-351-676-0954 or call Guillermo’s home phone 011-54-342-447-0413. They can also call me in case of an emergency 1-866-816-8071 Or Mark's cell phone 1-478-808-5924.
How can we make phone calls FROM Argentina?
At the airport there is a telephone exchange that you can use and pay for when you finish your call. While at Quebracho you can use either the phone at the lodge or Guillermo’s phone.
While we are in the field, will there be a stool or chair of some sort for us to sit on?
Yes, your bird boy will provide you with a stool in the field.
Someone mentioned that we should use lotion on our shooting shoulder to prevent the constant recoil from chaffing our skin….is this true?
Yes, If you use some lotion on your shooting shoulder it will certainly help. No particular brand just a moisturizing lotion.
Estancia Quebracho is centrally located in our shooting areas. We know that you get tired of the long drives to the shooting areas so we have minimized this by locating the lodge close to the hunting grounds. The drive times from the lodge to the shooting areas are only 15 to 20 minutes.
We know that you will enjoy the short drives after a long day of high volume dove shooting action.
EQUIPMENT
- Shotgun; Or Rent On Site
- Hard Lockable Gun Case for the airline
- Soft Gun Case for transport to the field
- Small "Field" Bag
- Recoil Pad
- Portable Gun Cleaning Kit
- Gun Oil
- Shooting Glasses
- Shooting Gloves
- Light-weight Shooting Vest or Shell Belt
- Hearing Protection
- Pocket Knife
- Sunscreen
- Small Flashlight
- Camera Gear and Film
- Small Bills for Tips
- Electrical Converter
- Hat
- Jacket
- Field Colored Clothing for Hunting
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ARGENTINA'S SEASONS AND TEMPERATURES
 The seasons in Argentina are exactly opposite of the seasons in the U.S. Winter here is summer there and vice versa. Cordoba is a semi arid environment with primarily mild, almost perfect weather, however it can be cool in the fall, winter, and early spring, and it does rain at times. A good polar fleece or a light jacket is always a good thing to have with you and a rain jacket, although seldom used, should be brought.
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TRAVEL
At The Expedition Company we can take care of every detail of your trip. Just let us know and we will be happy to work your airline flight reservations for you. However, if you prefer you can contact our travel agent and work with her on arranging your flight plans.
Travel insurance is available. This covers trip cancellation, sickness, injury, financial default , weather condition, trip interruption, travel delay , medical expense benefit, and emergency medical transportation benefit. No special shots are required for travel in Argentina.
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