Garzón Lagoon

Activities

Discover unique experiences between José Ignacio and Laguna Garzón: wine tourism, paragliding, horseback riding, surfing and much more in an unparalleled natural environment.

Area

Activities

FeaturedVisit Bodega Garzón in Uruguay
Activity · Pueblo Garzón

Visit Bodega Garzón in Uruguay

Visit Bodega Garzón in Garzón. Garzón Winery

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FeaturedParagliding over Laguna Garzón
Activity · José Ignacio

Paragliding over Laguna Garzón

Paragliding flight in José Ignacio + Laguna Garzón. Laguna Takeoff; flyover to José Ignacio

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Boat rides on Laguna Garzón
Activity · Laguna Garzón

Boat rides on Laguna Garzón

Sail through Laguna Garzón. Boat ride from El Caracol.

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Garzón Premium Experience
Activity · Pueblo Garzón

Garzón Premium Experience

Garzón Premium Experience (Wine Tourism) in Garzón. Garzón Winery

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Horseback riding along Laguna Garzón
Activity · Laguna Garzón

Horseback riding along Laguna Garzón

Horseback riding through Laguna Garzón at Laguna Garzón

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Birdwatching at Laguna Garzón
Activity · Laguna Garzón

Birdwatching at Laguna Garzón

Bird watching in Laguna Garzón. Laguna Garzón Protected Area

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Garzón Single Vineyard Experience
Activity · Pueblo Garzón

Garzón Single Vineyard Experience

Garzón Single Vineyard Experience in Garzón. Garzón Winery

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Yoga en la Laguna Garzón
Activity · Laguna Garzón

Yoga en la Laguna Garzón

Yoga in Laguna Garzón. El Caracol coastal enclave

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Guided walks at Laguna Garzón
Activity · Laguna Garzón

Guided walks at Laguna Garzón

Guided walks in Laguna Garzón. Laguna Garzón Protected Area

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Surf school on the Atlantic Ocean
Activity · José Ignacio

Surf school on the Atlantic Ocean

Hopupu surf school in José Ignacio + Laguna Garzón + La Juanita. Atlantic Ocean José Ignacio

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Stargazing at Laguna Garzón
Activity · Laguna Garzón

Stargazing at Laguna Garzón

Stargazing at Laguna Garzón: a guided evening under the night sky with El Caracol.

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Kitesurfing at Laguna Garzón
Activity · Laguna Garzón

Kitesurfing at Laguna Garzón

Kitesurfing in Laguna Garzón. Laguna Garzón Kite School

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Activity · Laguna Garzón

Kayak and bike rentals at Laguna Garzón

Rent kayaks, SUP and bicycles in El Caracol and Laguna Garzón. Discover Laguna Garzón and Laguna Garzón Lodge offer these activities.

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Activity · Laguna Garzón

Sport fishing at Laguna Garzón

Sport fishing in Laguna Garzón: tararira, silverside and other species. Guides and boat trips for fishermen visiting El Caracol and the area.

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Activity · Laguna Garzón

Yoga and wellness at Laguna Garzón

Yoga classes and wellness activities in Laguna Garzón and El Caracol. Outdoor sessions, retreats and workshops for visitors and residents.

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Experience · José Ignacio

Bodega Oceánica José Ignacio

A boutique winery 7 km from the sea in the José Ignacio countryside: vineyard and olive grove visits with a tasting of four estate wines and olive…

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Experience · Pueblo Garzón

CAMPO Garzón y Campo Art Fest

An art institute founded by Heidi Lender in Pueblo Garzón: residencies, studios and a festival that turns the village into art each December.

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Experience · Pueblo Garzón

Colinas de Garzón — Oleoturismo

Visit the boutique mill of Uruguay's most awarded olive oil: a tour through the olive groves, a tasting of three varietals and your own blend to take…

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Experience · José Ignacio

FOCUS — Festival de fotografía

A January festival that turns José Ignacio into an open-air gallery: world-class photography in the streets, beaches and spaces of the village.

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Nature photography at Laguna Garzón
Actividad · Laguna Garzón

Nature photography at Laguna Garzón

Guided nature-photography outings in the Laguna Garzón protected area. Birds, landscape and wildlife.

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Art gallery · José Ignacio

Galería de las Misiones

The village's historic gallery, specialising in Latin American avant-gardes: constructivism and concrete art steps from the lighthouse, open into the…

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Experience · José Ignacio

JIIFF — José Ignacio International Film Festival

Open-air and arthouse cinema between José Ignacio and Pueblo Garzón: the festival that brings premieres, directors and stars to town every summer.

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Experience · José Ignacio

Música en el Faro

A classical and chamber music series that fills José Ignacio with free concerts every February, from the lighthouse to the Club de Mar.

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Bike routes and cycling in the area
Actividad · La Juanita

Bike routes and cycling in the area

Cycle around Laguna Garzón, La Juanita, Garzón and the roads into José Ignacio. Bike rentals and suggested routes.

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Stand-up paddle (SUP) on Laguna Garzón
Actividad acuática · Laguna Garzón

Stand-up paddle (SUP) on Laguna Garzón

Paddle across calm waters. SUP lessons and rentals at El Caracol and Laguna Garzón.

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Experience · José Ignacio

Subida al Faro de José Ignacio

Climb the 150 steps of the 1877 lighthouse that splits the peninsula between Mansa and Brava: the best panoramic view in town, perfect at sunset.

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School · Laguna Garzón

A Pura Vela

Sail Laguna Garzón by catamaran with a sailing school that also offers family outings and native flora and fauna watching.

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Tour operator · Laguna Garzón

Ecoturismo Laguna Garzón

Native trails, birdwatching and astro-tourism nights with certified guides in the Laguna Garzón protected area.

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School · Laguna Garzón

Escuela de Kite y Windsurf Laura (Laura Moñino)

Kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoil and SUP on Laguna Garzón with Uruguay's only IKO center and more than 32 years of experience.

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Festival · Pueblo Garzón

Fiesta de la Vendimia – Bodega Garzón

Pick grapes by hand, enjoy a fire-cooked lunch by Francis Mallmann and toast among the vineyards: the latest edition was held on March 13, 2026.

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Foundation · José Ignacio

Fundación Ama Amoedo – Casa Neptuna (FAARA)

Casa Neptuna, the pop house designed by Edgardo Giménez in José Ignacio, welcomes Latin American artists each year for the FAARA residency.

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Foundation · José Ignacio

Fundación Cervieri Monsuárez

A building by Rafael Viñoly with granite walls carved in the Inca manner houses contemporary Latin American art in José Ignacio.

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Club · Pueblo Garzón

Garzón Tajamares Golf Club

Play 18 holes par 72 designed by Ángel Cabrera among vineyards and olive groves: the world's first PGA Tour Preferred course is in Garzón.

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Club · José Ignacio

Haras Godiva

Ride along beaches, dunes and the Laguna Garzón area from a stable with 40 horses that has worked in José Ignacio since 2005.

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School · José Ignacio

Hopupu Escuela de Surf

Learn to surf at Playa Brava with the school that has taught in José Ignacio since 1997, between Parador La Huella and the lighthouse.

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School · Laguna Garzón

Kite Club Uruguay

Learn kitesurfing beside the circular bridge over Laguna Garzón, with bilingual instructors and flat water where you can stand.

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Club · Laguna Garzón

Las Garzas Club de Mar

A beach club on Rocha's ocean coast, in the Laguna Garzón area: beach, pools, tennis, padel and a restaurant with its own vegetable garden.

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Festival · Pueblo Garzón

Latitud Garzón

Art, gastronomy and open studios bring Pueblo Garzón to life in summer; the first edition took place on December 27 and 28, 2025.

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Club · José Ignacio

Medellín Polo Club

Top-level polo beside Laguna José Ignacio: the club hosted the 73rd Abierto Uruguayo, played from January 2 to 10, 2026.

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School · José Ignacio

Club de Ski José Ignacio

Learn water skiing and wakeboarding on a private lake in José Ignacio, with coaching for beginners and advanced riders.

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Club · José Ignacio

El Rincón Polo José Ignacio

Take up polo at a family club in José Ignacio, with private and group lessons for adults and children in a rural setting.

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Club · José Ignacio

Santa Cruz Polo Club

Play or learn polo 15 minutes from José Ignacio, at a club with specialised turf, stables and views over the lagoon.

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Club · Pueblo Garzón

The Garzón Club

Access the private wine, golf and social club of Garzón, with the Garzón Tajamares course and experiences among the vineyards.

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Experience · Pueblo Garzón

Walden Naturae

Visit Ricardo Ocampo's 500 m2 art space in Pueblo Garzón, with a year-round programme, permaculture and a sculpture park.

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