Horses1 h
Horseback Riding
Ride across pampas, riverbanks, native woodland and the landscapes surrounding the Arroyo and Laguna José Ignacio.
Estancia Vik José Ignacio · Art, fire, horses,
open country
Countryside, horses and the living traditions of Uruguay. Estancia Vik is a contemporary estancia outside José Ignacio, with Uruguayan art, polo, native landscape and cooking over fire at the heart of the experience.
Local time José Ignacio, Uruguay
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Sunset Best light from La Susana
The Living Traditions of Uruguay
Originally conceived by Carrie and Alex Vik as a private family retreat, Estancia Vik retains the intimacy and spirit of a home. Blending adventure, relaxation and outdoor living.
Surrounded by the Arroyo and Laguna José Ignacio, rolling landscapes, polo fields and native forest, this traditional estancia brings together contemporary art, equestrian culture, nature, organic vegetable gardens and open-fire gastronomy.
This is José Ignacio experienced through the land.
At the Estancia
Courtyards
Patios & Gardens
The Pool
Sculpture & Art
The Stables
The Great Room
El Asador
The Playhub
The Chapel
Organic Vegetable Garden
Native Forest
Monte Summercamp
Campo y Polo A Slower Rhythm
Ride across the grasslands, hike through native forest, kayak along the arroyo or simply stay still beneath the open sky. As evening falls, the estancia gathers around the fire.
It is relaxed, intimate and deeply connected to the traditions of Uruguay. Estancia Vik is a place for families, couples and anyone drawn to horses, nature, culture and space.
Stay
Twelve suites, Twelve artists
Eight Suites open directly onto the patios and landscape, while four Master Suites occupy the upper level with private terraces, living areas and fireplaces.
Each suite is shaped by the work of a different Uruguayan artist, giving every space its own distinct character.
Master Suites
Four Master Suites on the upper level, approx. 85 m² · 915 sq ft, each with a private terrace, a living area and a fireplace.
Guest Suites
Check Availability Eight Guest Suites that open directly onto the patios and the landscape, approx. 55 m² · 592 sq ft each, every one given over to a single Uruguayan artist.
Daglio Master Suite A spacious upper-level suite shaped by the work of architect Marcelo Daglio, with a separate living room, fireplace and private terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside. 
Legrand Master Suite A distinctive suite featuring Marcelo Legrand’s work with paper, colour and natural materials, with a separate living area, fireplace and private terrace. 
Vik Master Suite A bold, imaginative suite shaped by Hugo Longa’s collage work, with a living room, fireplace and private terrace overlooking the river and countryside. Seveso Master Suite A bright, open suite centred around Carlos Seveso’s Luna Laguna, with a fireplace and private terrace overlooking the river and countryside. 
Amengual Suite An intimate suite featuring Álvaro Amengual’s expressive studies of local flowers and birds, with a private terrace overlooking the river and countryside. 
Badaró Suite An intimate suite featuring Enrique Badaró’s works inspired by journeys, memory and the cultures of the Americas, with a private terrace opening onto the countryside. 
Barea Suite A suite where Carlos Barea’s paintings extend beyond the canvas to become part of the room itself, with flexible accommodation and a private terrace overlooking the river. 
Cardozo Suite A spacious suite for up to four guests, where Eduardo Cardozo’s work extends across the walls, making the room itself part of the art, with a private terrace overlooking the countryside. 
Duarte Suite Textiles, embroidery, wood and natural materials create a tactile expression of rural Uruguay, opening onto a private terrace. 
Musso Suite A richly painted artistic environment inspired by storytelling and theatre, with a fireplace and private terrace overlooking the river. 
Trujillo Suite An intimate suite surrounded by Trujillo’s expressive figurative paintings, with a private terrace opening onto the landscape. 
Turell Suite A warm, private suite featuring Alejandro Turell’s layered works in paint, engraving and mixed media, with a wood-burning fireplace and terrace overlooking the river. Uruguayan Night
Into the landscape, around the fire
Ride across the Estancia with local gauchos as the sun begins to fall, arriving at a secluded setting beneath the native trees beside the arroyo.
Dinner is shared around the fire, with traditional Uruguayan food, VIK Wines and live music. It’s a celebration of gaucho culture surrounded by countryside and far from everything else.
Selected Uruguayan Nights take place under the full moon.
Experiences
Horses, Fire, Water & Art
Ride with gauchos across the pampas. Kayak the lagoon. Learn polo. Meet local artists. Cook from the garden. Gather around the fire. Let a Journey Designer build the experience around you.
Horses1.5 h
Swimming with Horses
For experienced riders, continue through the countryside and into the water alongside the horses.
Sport1 h
Polo
Discover one of the great traditions of the region with a private lesson or experience on Estancia Vik’s polo field.
Countryside3–4 h
Uruguayan Nights
Travel into the landscape before sunset for an evening of fire, traditional food, VIK Wines and live Uruguayan music beneath the trees.
Countryside3–4 h
Full Moon Nights
On selected nights, the countryside experience unfolds beneath the full moon, a different way to experience the landscape after dark.
Water1.5 h
Kayaking & Water
Explore the Arroyo and Laguna José Ignacio from the water, surrounded by native landscape and birdlife.
Countryside1 h
Vik Safari
Explore the stunning José Ignacio Lagoon on a 4x4 adventure through native forests, discovering local wildlife, including native birds and traditional Criollo animals, while enjoying the region’s breathtaking natural landscapes.
Countryside2–3 h
Farm to Table
Harvest seasonal produce from the garden and discover the ingredients of the landscape through a hands-on cooking experience.
Countryside
Beyond the Estancia
Cycling, tennis, fishing, nature walks and birdwatching offer quieter ways to explore the land.
Taste
Around the Fire
Fire. Farm-to-table. Sharing
El Asador
Uruguayan tradition, local ingredients and fire come together in an informal, generous way of eating that belongs naturally to the countryside. At its centre, the fogón brings people together around an open fire, surrounded by Marcelo Legrand’s expressive artwork and the atmosphere of the estancia.
Hours12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Gran Asado Uruguayo · Saturday nights 
Brick Dining Room · 7:30 to 10:30 PM 
La Cava · The wine cellar Gran Asado Uruguayo
Fire. Tradition. Countryside.
A celebration of one of Uruguay’s most enduring rituals: gathering around the fire for grass-fed meats, seasonal produce, local flavours and VIK Wines.
Every Saturday night.
Brick Dining Room
A vaulted brick dining room crafted by master artisans, with glass floor sections revealing the wine cellar below. Intimate and atmospheric, it offers a distinctive setting for dinner in the heart of the Estancia.
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
La Cava
Book your stay An intimate wine cellar for tastings, private meals and small gatherings, surrounded by the collection and designed for slower evenings around the table.
Feel Good at Estancia
At Estancia Vik, Wellbeing begins outdoors
Movement comes through riding, walking, swimming and time spent outdoors. Restoration comes through open space, quiet and the pace of country life: fresh air, open views, the sky, fire, silence, nature and food that reflects the place.
Guests can also explore the wider Vik José Ignacio wellbeing offering throughout their stay.
Art & Architecture
Estancia as a Living Collection
Created by Carrie and Alex Vik with Uruguayan architect Marcelo Daglio and 28 local artists, Estancia Vik is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Spanish-style estancia, where courtyards, gardens and covered walkways connect the house to the landscape.
Art is integral to the architecture. Throughout the estancia, major works shape the spaces they inhabit: Pablo Atchugarry’s monumental marble sculpture; Clever Lara’s Great Room fresco and frieze; Carlos Musso’s adobe chapel; and Marcelo Legrand’s vibrant intervention at El Asador.
The same spirit continues through the twelve suites, each conceived around a different artist.
Here, art is something you live with.
Discover the Collection→ Sculpture
Atchugarry’s marble
Pablo Atchugarry’s monumental marble sculpture.
Fresco
Lara’s Great Room
Clever Lara’s Great Room fresco and frieze.
Chapel
Musso’s adobe chapel
Carlos Musso’s adobe chapel.
El Asador
Legrand at El Asador
Marcelo Legrand’s vibrant intervention at El Asador.
Facilities
Life at the Estancia
20-metre Absolute Nero granite pool
Private polo field
Equestrian facilities and stables
El Asador
Brick dining room
Wine cellar
Gym
Sauna
Garden chapel
Organic vegetable garden
Courtyards and gardens
Game room
River
Lagoon
Native Forest
Bicycles
Kayaks
Outdoor activities
Location
Between Countryside and Coast
Set among the rolling hills of José Ignacio, Estancia Vik is bordered by the Arroyo and Laguna José Ignacio, with open land, native vegetation and water shaping the landscape around it.
Just 10 minutes from the village of José Ignacio, it feels removed while remaining close to the coast, beaches and the wider Vik destination.
Plan Your Stay Make the Estancia
Make the Estancia
Your Home
Come for the landscape. Ride, gather, eat around the fire and discover José Ignacio from the countryside.
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Estancia VikCam. Eugenio Saiz Martínez Km 8,
20402 Faro de José Ignacio, Maldonado
20402 Faro de José Ignacio, Maldonado
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