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Horseback Riding
Equestrienne Carolin Mallman (cousin of well-known chef Francis) came to Uruguay years ago to breed horses. When friends would visit, she would take them for rides on the beach, and what began as a hobby quickly turned into a side...
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Indagare Tours: Fishing
While José Ignacio is now a chic resort town, the seaside nave was once nothing more than a sleepy fishing village. Contact Indagare to set up a day of fishing with the skilled guide.
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Indagare Tours: Waterskiing
If lounging by the pool isn’t your cup of tea, waterskiing is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather. Indagare members can contact our Bookings Team to arrange a boat and equipment.
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La Barra
This beach town between José Ignacio and Punta del Este boasts some simple restaurants and casual boutiques, and is the ideal excursion for an afternoon away from José Ignacio. The most popular places to eat are Le Club (www.leclubposada.com/index.html), which...
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Photo Safari
Photographer Roberto Fernández Ibáñez, who has the gallery Taller Blanco y Negro in La Barra, runs photo safaris that are guided visits to photograph the stunning local landscape. He can tailor this outdoor classes or workshops to all different levels...
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Polo
The main polo club in José Ignacio is Medellin (www.medellinpoloclub.com.ar), which has an award-winning team and offers a range of classes. Those wishing to learn the popular sport can also sign up for a clinic at Estancia Vik or Haras...
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Surfing
Many of the beaches in the area have good surf. Among the most popular are Bikini Beach in Manantiales and La Barra’s main beach. There is a tiny surf school (look for the cabin between La Huella and the lighthouse...
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The Shack Yoga
Isabella Channing is a lovely yoga teacher who is half-American and half-Uruguayan. Her husband is the chef at Estancia Vik and the pair divides their time between José Ignacio and the Hamptons, allowing them to live in endless summer. Isabella...
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Windsurfing
You can take windsurfing classes with a South American champion, Laura Monino, through the Kite & Windsurf School in Garzon. In only four hours of classes, you should have the basics down. Private and group lessons are offered.