This sprawling estancia sits within 1,600 hectares of Uruguayan countryside on the shores of the Río Negro.
Estancia La Bendicion provides traditional rural accommodation accompanied by stunning views.
Straddling the Rio Negro for 36 kilometers, there’s no shortage of river activities for guests to partake in.
What we love about Estancia La Bendicion
- The gallery-surrounded main house is charmingly decorated, offering cosy rooms and full-board service.
- The renovated train wagons provide a unique, rustic experience with their private decks and bar.
- The Stone Bar is a perfect spot for relaxing with drinks, games, and music.
- The organic vegetable garden and fruit trees supply fresh, home-cooked cuisine.
- The white sand beach is ideal for unwinding while enjoying picturesque sunsets over the Río Negro.
- Personalised attention from friendly staff promises a memorable stay.
Enjoy horseback riding along 36 kilometers of riverbank, guided by experts who match riders with gentle Argentine Polo horses.
Birdwatching, fly fishing, and water activities like kayaking and boating are also on offer. The beach, with its white sand and hammocks, is perfect for reading, relaxing, and taking in the vibrant Uruguayan sunsets after days of exploring. As evening falls, enjoy barbecue bonfires by the river.
Guests can also get involved with the ranch’s traditional cattle activities, with 2,000 Aberdeen Angus cows grazing the meadows.
Estancia La Bendicion is a four-and-a-half hour drive from Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital, into the country’s rural heartland.
It straddles the Rio Negro and is also just over 6 hours by road from the Argentine border.
When to Travel
December to March
Summer (December to March) is ideal for beachside relaxation and water sports, while the cooler months are perfect for horseback riding, birdwatching, and cosy evenings by the fire.
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