Welcome to Los Chanares Dove Hunting Lodge

Dear Friends,

Bienvenidos a Córdoba and Los Chanares!

We hope you will have an excellent trip with us over the next few days. For some of you it will be your first of many trips. So, to our “dove virgins”, be prepared for the trip of a lifetime.

For others who have been to our place multiple times, we hope to surprise you every time with constant new improvements and the best dove shooting in Cordoba.

We are a young and energetic team. Juan Mansilla and Nahuel Gramajo run the whole operation and the lodge, under the supervision of Alex Mitri & Jessica Ciappa. Please feel free to ask  for anything you need,  in order to make your stay more comfortable.  Our house and field staff together comprise a work force of more than 30 people, are at your service.

Together, we aim to make you feel right at home.  Los Chanares is a place to invite your family and friends and enjoy time with them. So when you are not out at the field shooting your 4 cases a day, we want to make sure you feel comfortable at the lodge.

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WELCOME

To the best dove hunting experience ever

SOME HELPFUL TIPS

Water
It is advisable NOT to drink the tap water, as you are not use to it. Drink only the bottled water available in your rooms, the dining table and in the field. Also, the ice is made of bottled water.

Electricity
Our electricity runs at 220 volts. Most recent appliances (computers, cell phones etc.) are apt for an input of 115 volts and up to 240 volts; please ask your host to verify this with your appliance. It is always specified on the plug in cord.

We do have electrical adapters available (not electrical converters) for the plugs. BUT! Before you use an adapter, make sure your appliance takes up to 240 volts. WARNING: Please make sure your electrical devices are not 110 volts ONLY! or else they will burn out. Hair dryers will not work. Please ask us if you are in doubt

Smoking
We ask you to please refrain from smoking inside the lodge and rooms.
We have an excellent selection of complimentary Cuban cigars that we will offer after dinner. If you are interested in purchasing Cuban cigars to take home, please inquire.

Bar
All the beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks at the lodge are complimentary. The refrigerator next to the lodge entrance is always well stocked and at your disposal. Please feel free to mix cocktails and help yourself to drinks at any time of the day.

Telephone
We have free high-speed Wi-Fi internet service available at the lodge. We have a business center where you can find a computer available with internet service. There are certain hot spots on the property where you will find cell phone service. Another suggestion would be to get a Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile prepaid phone with a global SIM card before arriving in Argentina so you can place international calls if needed.

Forgot something?
You will find shampoo, conditioner and soap in your bathroom. In case you need items of personal use (toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving cream, razor or comb), just ask anyone in the staff.

Do you need clean towels?
Help us preserve our natural resources. In case you want your towels changed every day, please leave the dirty ones on the floor. Otherwise, towels left hanging elsewhere will mean “do not replace”. Using towels more than once saves hundreds of pounds of detergent and thousands of gallons of water each year. We are committed to doing our best to protect the environment. Thank you for helping us not waste the water and preserve the environment.

Housekeeping service
Your room will be cleaned once a day from 8 am. to 1 pm.
For laundry, please put your dirty clothes in the laundry bag that is on the table at the foot of your bed or in the closet. There is a turn down service in the evenings

Breakfast
If you’re an early riser, join us for fresh coffee in the outside dining area. Help yourself to fresh fruit, muffins, toast and eggs before you begin your day. You will definitely want to try the Argentinean’s most favorite: “dulce de leche” (milk caramel).

Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Argentinean asado (BBQ) lunch. Feast on delicious, homemade empanadas, dove brochettes, pork sausage, tenderloin, ribs, skirt steak, pork chops, chicken and much more.

Dinner
Taste a variety of local seasonal favorites including our famous cuts of Argentinean beef. Italian night is another favorite of our guests. Don’t forget that 40% of the Argentinean population has Italian background! If you prefer a healthy meal option, please ask Juan or Nahuel for options.

Massages
After the shoot, enjoy a professional upper- or full-body massage from one of our local masseuses. The masseuses come in from Cordoba city and are professional kinesiologists. We will ask at lunchtime who wants a massage for that evening. The cost of the massages will be on the shell bill, but you can tip the masseuse directly

Gratuities
Your suggested house staff tip will be mentioned when you settle the shell bill. The host billing you will collect and distribute them among the staff. It is recommended that the bird boys tips be settled directly with the birds boys on the last shoot. Your host will indicate what is suggested. Please feel free to inquire.

Gun Rental
We have over 120 shotguns available for rental. The guns are semi-automatic and over and under. Available gauges are: 20 and 28 gauge guns. The shotguns are Benelli, Beretta and Browning.

Gift Shop
Our gift shop is well stocked with caps, t-shirts, polo shirts, dress shirts, vests, etc. We also have an excellent selection of leather goods including shooting accessories such as gun sleeves, gun cases, bird straps, passport wallets, etc. Finally, don’t forget to bring home something for the wife such as a leather purse. Please ask the host for prices and gift shop suggestions

Bird Boys
You will have the same bird boy with you every day. You can tip the bird boy at the end of your trip directly. Even though there is a language barrier, enjoy your time with your bird boy as you will be spending the entire day with them. They are very friendly and want to make your shooting as comfortable as possible. They can load your gun if you like and will always have drinks and shells available. Please let your host know if there are any suggestions about your shot guns, bird boy, drinks in the field, shells, etc.

A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT “LOS CHAÑARES”

The Los Chanares lodge was built in order to both enjoy the world-class dove shooting in Cordoba AND avoid the long drives to the field. In 1996, the original owner, Serge Dompierre, moved to Argentina from Canada and purchased most of the natural habitat roosting grounds.

The construction of the lodge started in 2000 and began the long process of game management to attract and keep the birds on the property. Due to the immediate success of this unique property, the lodge had to be expanded both in 2002 and 2003. Serge sold the business in 2005 to David Perez.

Since 2005, David Perez and Alex Mitri with his team have added 2 more rooms (9 in total) and doubled the number of annual guests. More importantly, the quality of the shooting has greatly improved over the years due to several new fields under lease and the further concentration of doves due to our advanced game management program. In 2014, after a 4-year drought, we decided to make a big investment on an underground drip irrigation system (by TORO). Please inquire about this if you are interested.

The quality of the food and accommodations at the lodge have also significantly improved so that our clients can truly enjoy a 5-star experience!

There is no place in Argentina that can match this extraordinary combination of location and quality of shooting, and this is the reason why we stand out among the rest. So Enjoy!

WHY DOES “LOS CHANARES“ STAND OUT?

Semi-controlled shooting environment ensures hunt dependability

  • Carefully developed game management program provides food for doves inside the property – hundreds of acres of planted sunflower, wheat and sorghum all for the birds
  • Birds are fed more than 400 tons of corn per year
  • Surrounding streams around the property provide permanent water
  • 100% guaranteed action packed hunting at all times, rain or shine

Non-Stop hunting action

  • More than 300 unique shooting stands
  • From 20 yard incoming shots for beginners to high 45-50 yard driven and crossing type shots for experts
  • Abundance of low flying doves that pass within 15-25 yards of the shooters; for the inexperienced!
  • Option to visit range positioned between two mountains
  • Even the most experienced shooter will find high-flying doves challenging
  • Overwhelming quantity and quality of birds flying non-stop, all day!
  • Diversity of shooting scenarios. Different field every shoot.

5-Star food and lodging

  • Appetizing 3-course meals with the best Argentinean wines
  • Feast on Argentinean style barbecue (asado) and dove, our featured specialty – especially the famous homemade dove pate
  • Excellent accommodations, service and staff
  • Well-equipped estancia
  • 10 comfortable rooms with 2 double beds and a private bathroom in each
  • Open salon area and sociable atmosphere
  • Exclusive wine bar
  • Enjoy a Cuban cigar or a good bourbon, single malt or blended whiskey with friends