This historical setting is an architectural treasure characterized by an exquisite colonial style. Built in the second half of the 17th century and completely renovated in 2007, Montaraz lodge provides style and comfort from which to enjoy the best pigeon shooting experience ever.
At Montaraz, pigeon hunting takes place the way it’s supposed to, with blinds and decoys and skilled scouting endeavors to ensure success. This is hot-barrel pigeon shooting—and you’d better be ready for it. The world’s most experienced guns rank wild pigeons among bird hunting’s greatest challenges. These pigeons are sly, strong, and fast. And when you’ve shot them well over decoys, you’ve done everything right.
Back at the lodge, the chef creates an array of delicious traditional specialties and international dishes. The wine is produced with carefully selected grapes from our own vineyards.
A 17th-century Jesuit estancia with its own olive oil factory and winery, and where 7,000 head of cattle graze freely alongside Peruvian horses. This majestic private ranch is a true jewel located only 1 hour and 45 minutes from the Cordoba airport, complete with modern equipment and guides trained in all the nuances of pigeon hunting.
10 rooms, so single stays are the norm.
Convenient access and short drives to the action, some of which take place in our own olive groves—a most memorable experience!
Montaraz Lodge is located in the province of Cordoba, in central Argentina, 95 miles (150 Kms) northwest of the Cordoba City International Airport. The lodge sits between the “Sierras Chicas” and the “Sierras Grandes”. The driving time from the airport to the lodge takes about two hours. Miami (USA), Santiago (Chile), Buenos Aires, Lima (Peru) and Panama City (Panama). Pleasant weather is also a bonus, with more than 320 days of sun per year.
Located midway between Santiago, Chile, and Buenos Aires, Montaraz Lodge can be reached from either west or be pigeon hunting at midday on the day of your arrival. Airport), transfer to the domestic airport and take a 1-hr which departs on Saturdays and Sundays. It’s great option if you can make it match your schedule.