Inland, a quarter of an hour from the village, Estancia Vik is the countryside chapter of the Vik universe: a contemporary estancia where each suite was created by a different artist and the landscape is pure horizon of grasslands and streams. The programme here is riding horses, eating asado, slipping into the pool after a ride, and understanding why inland Maldonado charms people just as much as its coast.

It's made for anyone who wants to combine beach and countryside in a single trip without giving up comfort: you sleep in the absolute silence of the estancia, and twenty minutes later you're standing on Playa Mansa or having dinner in the village. Guests also get access to Playa Vik and Bahía Vik, so it works beautifully as a double base. For families and art lovers, a modern classic of the area.