Estancia is the Spanish word for estate. In Argentina, many of the most beautiful old country homes were built in the city of Cordoba by Jesuits in the 1600s. This little-know region is where the Argentine mythic gauchos and horse riders of legend come from and it provides a breath-taking setting for romance and luxury. Estancia El Colibri was created by Raoul and Stephanie Fenestraz , who are responsible for several unique hotels in France. The Fenestrazes toured the countryside to find inspiration for El Colibri and then transformed this 170 hectare estate into a park preserve playground that mixes luxury accommodations with fine wine and food in a luminous, old-world setting outfitted with modern amenities. Spend the day on horseback, play golf or polo, fish, bike, swim in the pool, pamper yourself in the on-site spa, hike the trails or simply relax en suite with a bottle of local wine (Cordoba has amazing vineyards nearby). At night, eat delicious meals - the asado barbecue with Argentine grass-fed beef is a must-taste -- enjoy tango performances and take a lesson yourself. El Colibri has just nine suites in total, so the staff can pay you as much attention as you need and you can focus on your beloved.

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