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El Colibri is a Relais & Châteaux estancia-style resort in Santa Catalina, Córdoba, Argentina, created by owners Stéphanie and Raoul Fenestraz. Set against the Córdoba Sierras, the property operates as a working ranch offering all-inclusive stays centered on horseback riding, polo, and farm-sourced dining. Nearby Jesuit churches and colonial architecture form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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El Colibri is located in Santa Catalina, in Córdoba, Argentina, with the Córdoba Sierras as its landscape backdrop. The property functions as a working Argentine estancia (ranch), operated by owners Stéphanie and Raoul Fenestraz to maintain traditional ranch culture and architecture.
The property sits within reach of significant cultural landmarks. The Jesuit estancia of Santa Catalina, founded in 1622, is located four miles (seven kilometers) away and is recognized for its colonial-era church. Jesus Maria, nine miles (fourteen kilometers) distant, houses a museum dedicated to religious art and furnishings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Both are part of the Córdoba Jesuit Estancias, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The property offers 10 rooms, suites, and villas. Each features light wood parquet flooring and high white vaulted ceilings with selected period furniture. Deluxe Rooms measure 48 square meters and include a fireplace and king bed. Junior Suites also measure 48 square meters and add a balcony or terrace. Suites range from 78 to 105 square meters and include terraces. Villa La Maison, the largest option at 600 square meters, contains five king beds and suits multi-family or small group stays.
All accommodations include air conditioning and internet throughout the property. Family-oriented rooms feature connecting options, family suites, and multi-bedroom villas. Families with children have access to cribs, kids' menus, early dinner service, and high chairs. Balconies or terraces are standard where applicable.
The restaurant sources beef, mutton, eggs, and milk from the property's working farm, supplemented by fresh fruit, herbs, and vegetables grown in the organic garden established in 2011. Meals emphasize Argentinean countryside traditions, particularly grass-fed beef prepared in the convivial outdoor style traditional to estancia culture.
The chef offers individual and group cooking classes using farm ingredients. Wine tastings are featured in the all-inclusive experience, which includes meals and non-alcoholic beverages.
Horseback riding is the primary activity. Treks are led by the property's gauchos on Criollo horses and range from two half-day rides to a single full-day journey lasting three to six hours, covering the Sierras de Córdoba and Pampas landscapes. Polo lessons are available. Additional on-site and nearby activities include hiking, mountain biking, yoga, jogging, fishing, and birdwatching, along with cultural visits to nearby Jesuit churches.
Wellness facilities include an outdoor unheated swimming pool, a spa with fitness room, sauna, hammam, hot tub, and beauty center. A 9-hole golf course is nearby, along with access to an 18-hole course. A meeting room accommodates groups of up to 20 people. The all-inclusive package provides access to outdoor recreation, the working farm, and cooking facilities.
El Colibri is structured as a family-friendly property with dedicated children's amenities and baby-sitting services. The all-inclusive model and emphasis on outdoor activities appeal to families seeking extended countryside stays. The estate's equestrian activities make it particularly suited to guests interested in horseback riding and gaucho culture.
The property accepts groups and events in its meeting space. Couples and small groups seeking a rural experience aligned with Argentinean ranch traditions are accommodated.
Editorial verification: El Colibri is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
El Colibri is located in Santa Catalina, Córdoba, Argentina, in the Córdoba Sierras region. The Jesuit estancia of Santa Catalina is four miles away; the Jesus Maria museum is nine miles away.
All-inclusive rates cover meals sourced from the property's working farm, non-alcoholic beverages, on-site activities including horseback riding and polo lessons, and access to facilities. Wine tastings are available. Specific inclusions vary by package.
El Colibri offers 10 accommodations: Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites (48 square meters), Suites (78–105 square meters), and Villa La Maison (600 square meters with 5 bedrooms). All feature period furnishings, with balconies or terraces where applicable.
Yes. The property is marketed as family-friendly and provides connecting rooms, family suites, multi-bedroom villas, kids' menus, early dinner service, cribs, and baby-sitting.
Horseback riding (half-day and full-day treks), polo lessons, and cooking classes are primary activities. The property also offers wine tastings, farm visits, swimming, spa services, yoga, jogging, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, birdwatching, and cultural visits to nearby Jesuit churches.
El Colibri is a member of Relais & Châteaux, an association of independent luxury hotels and restaurants.
El Colibri is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
El Colibri is in Santa Catalina, Argentina. Address: Santa Catalina, Pedanía Río Pinto, Córdoba, Argentina.
| Location | Santa Catalina, Argentina |
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| Address | Santa Catalina, Pedanía Río Pinto, Córdoba, Argentina |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | Santa Catalina luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/el-colibri/
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