WINGSHOOTING TRIP DESTINATIONS

Shooting in Uruguay is distinguished by a landscape of outstanding natural beauty and by the abundance and variety of game birds. River Plate has leased some of the best farmland next to Carmelo, a quiet but sophisticated and luxurious resort near the historic town of Colonia. Colonia is a "World Heritage Site" and is one of the oldest towns in South America, with a rich history and carefully preserved colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and many enchanting bars, bistros and boutiques. Our primary headquarters here is the renowned Carmelo Four Seasons resort, a five-star facility which has everything from a Pan-Asian spa to a championship golf course. Groups of men, couples and families can truly enjoy the best of all worlds here. It offers 44 bungalows and bi-level suites, secluded amongst whispering trees on the banks of the Rio de la Plata.

Gunners can expect to expend 40-80 boxes of shells a day on doves, all within just a few minutes' drive from their accommodations. Optional pigeon shooting is also often available in this land of rolling hills and friendly gauchos. Logistics are easy: Fly into Montevideo or arrive in Colonia by hydrofoil ferry from Buenos Aires at noon and staff will have you shooting that afternoon.

Sample Itinerary - Four Seasons:

Day 1: Depart U.S or Europe
Day 2: Arrive to Montevideo, Uruguay's capital city, where you will be met by River Plate's ground transfer team and driven to the lodge or hotel. After lunch and siesta a 30 minute drive to high volume dove shooting area. Back to the lodge for cocktails and dinner.
Days 3-5: Three full shooting days, offering perdiz over pointing dogs (from May thru August) and high-volume dove shooting (year round). Shooting both morning and afternoon. Return to the lodge for cocktails and dinner.
Day 6: Morning dove hunt. Transfer to Montevideo International Airport after lunch.
Day 7: Arrive U.S. or Europe.