Estancia Pampa Grande

Guachipas Salta, Argentina

Estancia Pampa Grande

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MEMBER Since May 2019

Estancia Pampa Grande offers true immersion into traditional Argentinian gaucho life. Set in a fertile valley at 1700m altitude, within 30,000 hectares of land, guests can explore the wild landscape on horseback, by bike, or on foot enjoying locally sourced foods and wines whilst staying in a comfortable, refined house.

Between subtropical forests to the east and the dry plateaux of the Puna to the west, more than half of Pampa Grande’s land is densely forested. Rich in biodiversity, it’s home to rare trees and many bird and wildlife species. Land use on the 460 hectares dedicated to organic agriculture and cattle follows a rational, rotational, and organic system, overseen by a team of workers from the community to maximise the land’s productivity. Due to Pampa Grande’s remote location, the valley’s 150-strong population rely on local employment opportunities.

CONSERVATION

Across Estancia Pampa Grande’s 30,000 hectares, only 460 are used for organic farming and cattle.

Estancia Pampa Grande’s unique landscape houses a rich biodiversity of species.

COMMUNITY

Of Pampa Grande’s community of 150, 45 work on the farm, the rest being children or retired.

Home to a close-knit, supportive community.

CULTURE

Preserving the Gaucho culture that has been passed down through generations, from the ancient Guachipas tribes.

Gastronomy here is integral to social life, and Pampa Grande’s women play a key role in preserving and passing on traditional culinary knowledge.

COMMERCE

Cattle-raising involving the gauchos, conserves a cultural, traditional way of living.

Tourism provides job opportunities, and develops the local economy.

Estancia Pampa Grande’s Highlights

Estancia Pampa Grande offers an authentic experience of Gauchos life.
Landscape: everywhere you look you see different beautiful places surrounded by mountains inside a beautiful valley.
Nature is paramount; their community strives to protect and conserve Pampa Grande’s wildlife.
The land is shown the respect it deserves, through organic techniques and rotational grazing.