Estancia La Paz

Since 2004 our Estancia La Paz has played host to pigeon, dove, and perdiz hunters from around the world, and stakes a claim as the starting point for wing-shooting in Uruguay.

Now home to dove hunters of Black River outfitters, this estancia is one of the finest remote and peaceful bed and breakfast Estancias in western Uruguay. Secured long before wing-shooting in Uruguay became famous, La Paz is the Portela Brothers’ first and longest lasting partnership, and continues to offer wonderful accommodations and service for guest of Black River Outfitters.

Just a short drive down the road and minutes from the relaxing accommodations, are any number of Black River’s famous dove roosts. Its location in the heart of western Uruguay’s agriculture belt provides some of the greatest wing-shooting opportunities found anywhere in South America. More specifically, Estancia La Paz is located in Colonia La Paz, province of Paysandu, which is where the Portela Brothers were born and raised. Their relationship with the local farmers and landowners gives them a great advantage in securing the most productive shooting fields, and most exclusive lodges. La Paz is one of two lodges secured by the Portela Brothers in Western Uruguay, and is primarily reserved for large dove hunting groups.

The other lodge, Estancia San Cirilo, is just minutes down the road, and creates great flexibility in accommodating even the most demanding wing-shooters. Being located just minutes from our mixed bag lodge (Estancia San Cirilo) helps us accommodate even the largest dove hunting groups without sacrificing comfort or service.

Large parties or corporate groups are given the opportunity to share the hunt together, enjoy drinks, appetizers, and dinner together, while also being able to reside to their fully staffed estancia and private rooms. This provides unsurpassed quality, service, and camaraderie for oversized wing-shooting parties.

In addition, it has a direct link with Argentina across “Gral. Artigas” International bridge. This bridge connects Paysandú with the famous wing-shooting province of Entre Rios, Argentina. So guest flying into Buenos Aires can be easily accommodated and transferred by van or charter to Estancia La Paz.

A full staff is always on hand for guest of Black River Outfitters at Estancia La Paz, and the dove hunting is spectacular during every month of the year.

For more information about booking your next trip to Estancia La Paz, contact our booking department.

Location: Paysandú, Uruguay

Season:

· Perdiz over dogs - May-July / Doves - Year around

Capacity: 12 hunters

RATES

May to September (upland perdiz and doves/pigeons)

$ 875 per day*

*optional duck hunt / $ 100 per hunt

September to April (doves)

$ 450 per day

COST INCLUDE: all meals and beverages, open bar, professional assistance at airport, hunting guides and bird boys, gun and hunting license, fields transportation, soft drinks and café at fields, all local taxes, 5 star accommodations, boot cleaning and gun cleaning twice a day, wi-fi internet in all rooms and public areas, maid service, pool table & merchandising of Blackriver Outfitters available.

NOT INCLUDED: airfare, gratuities, items of personal nature, gun rental U$S 65, transfers from Montevideo or Bs As U$S 60 per way, open box of shells U$S 14 per 12 ga 20 ga and U$S 18 per box of 28 ga, 410 ga subject to availability request 6 month in advance, hotel accommodations in Montevideo/ Punta del Este/ Bs As, City tours U$S 200 per day per hunter, Massage U$S 65 (45 minutes massage), checks fee 3% Notice we do not accept Credit Cards of Travelers Checks.

DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION POLICY

A deposit of fifty percent (50%) of the total price will be required to confirm any package at any of the lodges operated by the company. This deposit must be made within twenty (20) days from the reservation date of the package. If the deposit is not made within the timeframe the reservation will be automatically cancelled. The balance due shall be paid at least sixty (60) days prior to the proposed arrival date to the lodges.

ACTIVITIES

This fine estancia is the perfect place to learn the traditional Argentine/Uruguayan game of polo, as tuition and matches can be arranged. There are two polo fields, which have a magnificent history of excellent polo players 80 kilometers from the lodge. Other activities include horseback riding, golf and boating on the lake. You may also take guided walks around the estancia, bird watching and farming outside the park’s boundaries. Buenos Aires city located just 2 hours from the Estancia with 1 hour hydrofoil Buquebus for shopping and visit this Paris of South America its another interesting activity available.

HOW TO GET THERE

Estancia La Paz is located in the in the northwest region of Uruguay in the state of Rio Negro near the river town of Paysandú. The lodge is approximately 208 miles from Montevideo, the capital of this small country.
Most commonly, shooters traveling on international flights to Uruguay and Montevideo International Airport will be met by a La Paz Lodge representative who will assist with gun clearance, if necessary, and who will transport the group to La Paz Lodge. The drive is approximately 3 hours through scenic rural Uruguay via paved highway.

Other transfer options:

1. Private Charter from Montevideo: guests arriving into Montevideo may charter to the Paysandú Airport (40-minute flight) located approximately 20 minutes from the lodge.

2. Private Charter from Buenos Aires: charters are also available directly to Uruguay from Buenos Aires Argentina Capital. Charters may go directly to Paysandú Airport which is an international airport and offers customs on-site