01 / Soriano · Uruguay · 33°S
No one will believe you.
Good.
A private sporting lodge on a hilltop overlooking Uruguay's Río Negro. Eight double suites. Golden dorado at dawn, high-volume wingshooting by afternoon, open fire and long tables after dark.
The difference between a good trip and an unforgettable one is the slow realization, somewhere between the first cast, the first flush of birds, and the last asado, that you've been welcomed into something that doesn't end when you pack.
Uruguay Outfitters runs the only true cast-and-blast sporting estancia in Uruguay. From a hilltop above the Río Negro, we offer Golden Dorado in a river system that holds structure and current, high-volume dove and perdiz across working cattle country, and an integrated sporting experience written into the land itself. Eight double suites. Programs built around the rhythms of the fishery, the flight patterns, and the light.
01 — Pursuits
Four ways to spend the day.
Río Mate · Comfort & Authenticity
Relax. Taste. Reconnect.
Private suites with floor-to-ceiling river views. Premium local meats sizzling at wood-fired asados. Handmade pasta in rich Salsa Caruso. The legendary Chajá. As the sun drops into the river, cocktails appear on the deck, and the kind of conversation that doesn't end until long after dark.
Double suites
River views
Riverside pool
Open campo
Sunset deck
Cocktails
Wood-fired asado
Traditional cuisine
02 — Why Uruguay Outfitters
We don't guide trips. We craft legacies.
01
The Premier Cast & Blast
A premier fishery. A premier wingshooting program. Or both, masterfully orchestrated into one sporting journey. Your choice. Expert guides, premium gear, cultural immersion, and lodge comfort are constant across all three.
02
Unrivaled Access
Land in Montevideo or Buenos Aires, arrive at the lodge the same day. No overnight stays, no hidden costs. From the moment you step off the plane to the last cast or shot, everything is included. One price, one journey, zero complications.
03
Authentic Uruguay
The embassy of Uruguay's countryside. Food from the fields and the sea. The earth, the water, the air of a country that reveals itself fully in one place. This isn't a version of Uruguay. This is Uruguay.
03 — What the experts say
“I've been fortunate to fish for Golden dorado across South America, and I can confidently say this program offers some of the most consistent fishing along with an exceptional diversity of fisheries and water types, all from a single lodge. It's a truly exceptional experience.”
— Jack Porter
South America Program Director · Yellowdog Fly Fishing Travel
“I fell in love with Uruguay about 10 seconds after stepping off the boat. Excellent Dorado fishing, casting poppers to Wolffish, and even dove hunting — and the food was exceptional. I'd be lying if I told you a few days was enough… I have to go back.”
— Anil Srivastava
Destination Manager · Fly Water Travel
“The trip was phenomenal! This was my first time fishing for Dorado and we caught plenty. It was the most consistent I have seen in any fishery. There are multiple sections to fish and explore each day so you are never fishing the same waters, and the guides know the sections of this diverse fishery extremely well. To top it off, I was able to get my hands on a trophy Dorado! Aside from the fishing, the guides and lodge staff are all amazing. Their knowledge and hospitality are great and you're always learning about their culture. Marcelo and Maxi spread a lot of love to the guests and each day I felt very welcomed! Excited to explore that area much more in the future!”
— DD G.
Guest
04 — Getting Here
The route in is part of the journey.
The land tells you something about the country before you arrive.
3.5 hours
From Buenos Aires
Cross the Río de la Plata, drive northwest through Entre Ríos, and enter Soriano from the south. The country opens. Traffic disappears. Three and a half hours from the capital — the last turn is a gravel road through the estancia gate.
30 minutes
By Air
Depart SADF (San Fernando, Buenos Aires) and land directly on property via SUCM (Carmelo). No terminals, no transfers, no baggage carousels. Wheels down, boots on — thirty minutes from the city.
3.5 hours
From Montevideo
Northwest through Uruguay's interior. Colonial towns, open campo, the bridge over the Río Negro. Three and a half hours from MVD. The pace adjusts on the road before you arrive.
At the lodge.
