Estancia Vik José Ignacio sits on 4,000 acres in the rolling countryside of José Ignacio, Uruguay. The Estancia borders the Arroyo and the Laguna José Ignacio, which meet the Southern Atlantic just a mile away as the crow flies.
This estancia is a haven of art, nature and high design. It was a collaboration between the creators’, Carrie and Alex Vik, and Uruguayan architect Marcelo Daglio as a traditional Spanish style estancia, featuring white adobe walls and red tin roofs with covered walkways linking multiple outdoor courtyards and idyllic gardens. The expansive patios feature outdoor seating areas, sculpture installations, respites from the sun and a large organic herb garden.
The south side of the Estancia boasts a large grass covered garden and 20-meter pool made of Absolute Nero stone. The bottom of the pool is dotted with fiber optic lights, which mirror the constellations above.
The guest experience is one of the most unique in the world, where “Marlboro Country” meets a laid-back St. Tropez. Horseback ride on one of the Estancia’s herd of Criollo and Quarter horses across open pampas with gauchos, explore wildlife, birds and nature, mountain bike, hike, canoe and fish in the Arroyo de José Ignacio and Laguna de José Ignacio. Play a variety of water sports, tennis on Estancia Vik’s grass courts and golf on excellent 18-hole courses nearby. Guests also enjoy the twenty-meter Absolute Nero granite swimming pool, gym and spa. In addition, the property boasts a private polo field where guests can take polo lessons and for those with experience can join a game. A game pool table, table tennis and a variety of other games is found in the Estancia house and a romantic chapel nestled in a grove of ancient native trees has been created for weddings and other special events.
