"Through the years, I’ve come to appreciate the entire ‘hunting experience’ more than the pursuit of the animal I’m hunting. After researching Mexicana desert ram hunts in Old Mexico, Rancho La Guarida rose to the top of my list. The warm and inviting atmosphere, Jose and Esperanza’s hospitality and their magnificent hacienda in the Tinaja Verde Mountains didn’t disappoint. Esperanza’s oversight of the kitchen - and very capable culinary skills - assured every meal was wonderful. Jose personally guided my hunt, and we saw many fine rams before I chose to harvest an extremely heavy old warrior. I would have been ecstatic with any one of a number of rams we encountered before we located him. Logistics were crisp, personalized and the travel to and from, including clearing US Customs and Agriculture on the return, was easy and stress-free."

"I had a great experience with the people and the hunting at the La Guardia Ranch. The accommodations and the hospitality were amazing and was only made better by the hunt itself. The sheep were all over and there were plenty of large rams to choose from. The food was also fantastic and freshly made. My hunt at the La Guardia Ranch was great experience that I will never forget!"

"From the beautiful mountains of Chihuahua , to the majestic rams in the distance, we loved all of it especially the warm hospitality of wonderful people -Jose and Esperanza Vallina at the La Guarida Ranch. Their accommodations were impeccable and gourmet meals with a Mexican flare were incredible and delicious. And the best part - we harvested a stud and one-of-a-kind desert big horn sheep. We had a fabulous time! A Great place."

"My sheep hunt at La Guarida was one of the best hunts I’ve been on. I’m a bowhunter and normally expect Mountain House and a tent, so this hunt exceeded my expectations. From the time I was picked up by Jose at the airport, to the ranch and the great meals, I was very impressed. We saw many mature sheep and I was able to screw up a couple times before connecting on a great ram. I’d highly recommend La Guarida to any bowhunters."