Our “asador”  (local cook specialized in cooking with fire) will share the flavors of our local gastronomy in participatory cooking classes that are coordinated in a private format (by reservation only), for those interested in going beyond mere tasting. The experience takes place within an informal atmosphere, accompanied by a glass of good wine and soon the class becomes a good excuse to meet new friends and learn about the traditional local products of Uruguay.

(Includes cooking class with lunch or dinner. Guests will usually prepare the starter of the proposed menu or the complete menu according to their interests. Includes necessary ingredients & equipment and the guidance of our local chef!).

Length of the activity: 3 hrs.

Available: All year round with previous booking only

Enjoy a horseback riding tour overlooking the shores of the Lagoon and onto the Atlantic coast of Jose Ignacio. The tour starts at our cozy “horse barn” where your host will introduce you to our horses and help you choose the one you will ride! The horse is an integral part of nature, and its passage doesn’t disturb the environment around us, so there is a big chance of seeing a great variety of birds, armadillos, capybaras, foxes and even deer that live upon the native forests of the area. You will ride cross country along private trails which belong to the estancias that face the lagoon. You will then leave behind the lovely landscapes of the lagoon to ride along internal trails and sand dunes down to the coast where you will ride along the coast following the rhythm of the waves. If climate and time allows, you will have the chance to live the unforgettable experience of swimming with your horse.

 (Includes specialized guide, snacks, water, horse and necessary equipment. The average distance ridden is 25 kms/ 6 hours but this may be adapted to clients’ skills and interests. Lunch not included).

Length of tour: 6 hrs.

Available: All year round with previous booking only (during winter, we will not swim with the horses but ride along the coast!)

Your tour starts at the lighthouse of the small town of La Paloma from where you will bike to the lovely Rocha Lagoon, a semi-freshwater lagoon of 72 km2 (28 sq mi). The lagoon has an outlet to the sea during winter months and constitutes a bird paradise with 220 species which have been recorded like migratory waders, Flamingos, Swans, Herons and ducks among others.  This unique protected natural area is part of what we call the wetlands of the “Eastern Biosphere Reserve” internationally recognized within the framework of the Man and the Biosphere (Man and the Biosphere, MAB) of UNESCO since 1976.  On arrival to the local fishermen´s town, our canoes will be waiting for us. We will paddle along the lagoon where we will be able to see various bird species, local wildlife and native vegetation. At midday, we will enjoy a typical picnic lunch. Transfer back to Jose Ignacio. (Includes specialized guide, bikes with helmet, canoeing equipment, picnic and transport to Jose Ignacio)

Length of tour: 5 hrs.

Available: All year round; please ask for dates, program and availability.

Enjoy a cycling tour from the sleepy town of Garzon, along local trails and across more than 4000 hectares of Olive Tree Plantations. You will visit the elaboration boutique plant of Colinas de Garzon where you will learn about the elaboration of extra virgin olive oil. After a complete olive oil and wine tasting, transfer back to the town of Jose Ignacio.

(Tour includes transport to Garzon, specialized guide, support vehicle throughout the ride (only private groups) snacks and water, bikes with helmet and handle bag, tasting at Colinas de Garzon. The average distance ridden is 10 kms but this may be adapted to clients’ skills and interests).

Length of tour: 4 hrs.

Available: All year round with previous booking only.

Shivani, our yoga instructor, awaits you to experience an intense session of yoga during the morning or afternoon. However, in Anastasio, the intensity does not rely on the rhythm of the asanas or their difficulty; in Anastasio, the intensity is supplied by nature. Amid the countryside and the lagoon, we built our yoga deck which descends down to the water of the lake, where all your senses will be stimulated to enjoy your yoga practise connected with everything around you. We warm up, we begin with the first postures and salute the sun; we repeat the series several times and then comes the moment of meditation… There’s no need for chanting mantras because, at that very moment (as if on cue), a flock of birds flies overhead and serenades us with the perfect melody. Our breathing melds with the moment and we’re at peace in the middle of nature. (Includes a one-hour class of Loknath Yoga, a traditional method from India practiced by Mahayogi Shri Shri Baba Loknath Brahmachari who reached Moksha. The class is given on our wooden deck next to the lake by our registered Yoga Teacher who studied in India at the Shri Shri Baba Loknath Brahmachari Mahamandal Ashram).

Length of Class: 1,5 hrs.

Available: All year round with booking only

Enjoy a local afternoon art tour starting in the area of Punta Ballena, where we will visit the intriguing Casapueblo, designed by Uruguayan artist Carlos Paez Vilaró on a cliff over the Atlantic. After visiting the museum located within this spectacularly-designed property on the hillside, we will continue onto the Ralli Museum of Punta del Este, the first of five Ralli museums operating in the world. Especially designed and planned to house a museum, this building of more than 6.000 square meters, boasts one of the most important collections of Latin American art in the world, as well as works by renowned European artists. After visiting a local artist´s studio and or art gallery (depending on the guests´ interests) in the area of La Barra , we will continue onto the Atchugarry Foundation, a nonprofit institution created in 2007, by the sculptor Pablo Atchugarry with the intention of encouraging the arts and to create a meeting place for artists of all disciplines, an ideal area for the union between nature and art. After a local typical “merienda” we will drive back to Jose Ignacio. (Tour includes transport, private guide, entrances to all museums and typical merienda)

Length of tour: 5 hrs.

Available: All year round with previous booking only.

Enjoy a visit to the area of Punta del Este.  The tour starts with a visit to the intriguing “Casapueblo”, a spectacular property on the hillside over the Atlantic Ocean which was designed and built by the renowned Uruguayan artist Carlos Paez Vilaró. Visit the “Mansa” beach and discover the pirate tales of the area known as “Las Delicias” located in front of the “Gorritti Island”. Punta is rapidly becoming a top resort city. Long popular with Argentines and Brazilians, this city is rising in sophistication and is attracting an increasingly international clientele. You will visit the main attractions including the marina and port which is usually frequented by the massive sea lions (lunch suggested in this area). The tour will then continue onto the undulated crazy bridge of La Barra; this area is famous for its antique shops, local craft shops and charming atmosphere, very similar to its “twin” village “Manantiales which you will visit some kilometers ahead. The tour ends with a visit to the Atchugarry Foundation and sculpture park where you will enjoy a typical “Uruguayan merienda”. (Tour includes transport, guide, entrances to museums and typical “Uruguayan merienda”)

Length of tour: 6 hrs.

Available: All year round with previous booking only.