Mixed Bird Shooting | Los Crestones Lodge | Argentina

Los Crestones Lodge is situated near the town of General Belgrano in Buenos Aires province, approximately 90 miles south of the Buenos Aires city centre. It’s an hour and 15 minute drive from Ezeiza International Airport through the rolling Argentine countryside.

In true David Denies Wing shooting tradition, Los Crestones is a classic Argentinean estancia that has been strategically renovated to include all the creature comforts that guests have come to expect, while still maintaining the classic architecture and country charm. There are 8 single bedrooms, each with a private bathroom en-suite.

The Lodge

Los Crestones Lodge lies on a sophisticated and luxurious compound situated on 60 hectares of preserved natural woodlands. Its architecture and history merge with the beauty of its unique natural surroundings on the banks of the Salado River. The lodge offers comfort and a unique atmosphere given by the combination of design and functionality.

Meals at the lodge are hearty and meant for a hunter’s appetite. Breakfast is “order off the menu” featuring everything from omelettes to waffles, complete with locally-grown coffee – sure to get your motor running and keep your trigger finger warm. Lunch and dinner will feature both Argentine and international fare to include the ever popular “asado” (barbeque) and accompanied by handpicked Argentine wines from the Mendoza region.

The lodge accommodates a maximum of 10 hunters and 3 non-hunters. There are 13 spacious and elegantly appointed bedrooms equipped with the latest designer furniture, soft cotton bed linens and with private bathrooms which include top of the range toiletries. The lodge also includes Welcome Dining room, sitting room, bar, and recreation room. The usual amenities include Telephone, Internet access and satellite Tv, maid and laundry service as well as Masseuse. The gift shop offers local artwork and crafts, logo wear and accessories.

Food and Drink

Their kitchens come to life through the use of fresh and regionally representative meats and produce. By combining these elements, they create delicious flavours and varied textures that harbour hidden stories and package traditions on each plate. A top-notch team of experienced national and international chefs, trained in both classic and avant-garde culinary techniques, prepare the food. With an artisan’s touch, chefs prepare every dish by scratch to be served at a minute’s notice. Days start with a hearty breakfast composed of a variety of homemade breads, jam, meadow honey, fresh fruit, natural yoghurts, cereals and eggs prepared any one of six ways, including porridge, French toast and the daily special. The cuisine at Los Crestones lodge includes a wide variety of options in which prevail the delicious and high quality meat from wild animals, which feed from the Pampa’s pastures. This game is presented in the midday barbecues, following grilled duck appetizers and duck burgers. The evening meal is a celebration of fine dining in a casual setting, and it is a chance for the house chefs to really shine. Again, options are a la carte, so if you are enjoying their famous beef and wish to enjoy a steak each evening, they’ll happily grill one to order, but if you’d dare be a bit more adventurous and wish to try Risotto with calamari ink, or grilled trout with tomato puree, then they’d encourage you to sample their specialty dishes. Finally, there are the desserts. Each day brings a new creation, from flan to our local delight, dulce de leche, plus fruit, homemade ice creams, and pies.

Wines

In addition, our inspired lunch and dinner menus are paired with some of Argentina’s—and the world’s—best wines, from Bodega Catena Zapata. We celebrate our Argentine heritage with a wine partnership that brings truly world-class wines to our lodges. We feel that the food we present and the wines we serve should mirror the sporting opportunities we offer—and be the very best available. Our offerings from Bodega Catena Zapata blend perfectly into our harmonious niche in the sporting environment. Boasting many accolades from the wine community at large, a Bodega Catena Zapata wine recently received a “number four in the world” icon ranking from Wine Advocate. These are truly great wines that compete on the world stage and in addition to enjoying your sporting holiday and our excellent menus, we hope you will also take note of our wines. They hold a special place in our culture and we are proud to serve them to you.