San Cirilo Lodge
Uruguay Duck Hunt Brochure (PDF)
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Gallery: Uruguay Duck Hunting San Cirilo
This excellent high-volume Uruguay ducks hunt offers diversified
challenge for the veteran upland hunter. Located on a
secluded hilltop, Estancia San Cirilo overlooks Uruguay's Rio Negro
delta, and the thousands of acres of sunflower, sorghum, and
soybeans that define beautiful western Uruguay. Completely
and stylishly refurbished for the 2009 season by your experienced,
energetic hosts, the Portella brothers, this architectural
masterpiece is situated amid nearly 100,000 acres of wing-shooting
paradise. It offers luxury accommodations convenient to daily
hunting locations for your choice of ducks, doves, pigeons or
perdiz.
Luxury accommodations are complemented by the peaceful flow of
the nearby Rio Negro, the picturesque view of endless rolling
plains and, right in our own back yard, one of the largest wild
pigeon roosts Uruguay. While relaxing on the lower veranda, guests
will enjoy a warm fire, an array of table fare, fine wine, and an
open bar. Enjoy watching the marvelous flight of pigeons
returning to their evening roost.
All 3 meals are taken at the beautiful estancia and include
chef-prepared, traditional Uruguayan cuisine, excellent regional
wines and open bar. Amenities at San Cirilo include 4
double-bedrooms with private bathrooms and king sized beds, and 2
single bedrooms with king sized beds and a common bathroom,
comfortably big living-room with fire place, dining room with fire
place, a large gun room and equipment room. All rooms
overlook the Rio Negro delta and wild pigeon roost. In-house
maid service, internet access, laundry service are
included.
This unique location offers guests the flexibility not only hunt
ducks in Uruguay, but also their choice of perdiz hunts,
high-volume dove hunts or decoying pigeon hunts without ever
venturing more than a half-hour from the comfort of the
lodge. First-class service, experienced hosts, luxury
accommodations and plenty of shooting opportunities all combined
into the perfect Uruguay duck hunt.
Itinerary
Sample Itinerary for 4-day Uruguay Duck Hunt at
San Cirilo
Day 1. Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to
Montevideo
Day 2. Arrive Montevideo and transfer to San Cirilo
luxury lodge. Lunch at the lodge will be waiting, and
afternoon Uruguay dove hunting will soon follow, time
permitting.
Day 3-5. Mornings of Uruguay duck hunting, or optional
Uruguay perdiz hunting. Afternoons consist of high-volume
Uruguay dove hunting. Afternoon duck hunts or pigeon hunts
may also be arranged.
Day 6. After another beautiful Uruguay duck hunt and
lunch, transfer will be provided to Montevideo for your overnight
flight to the U.S.
Day 7. Arrive in the U.S. at your gateway airport and make
connections home, usually arriving about mid-day.
Your Uruguay duck hunt itinerary may be fully
customized. We will help make neccesary arrangements for tours,
dining or shopping in Montevideo or Buenos Aires.
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Getting There - Uruguay Duck Hunt at San
Cirilo
San Cirilo is located in the northwest region of Uruguay
near the river town of Paysandú. The lodge is located
approximately 208 miles away from Montevideo, the capital and the
major metropolitan center of this small country.
Guests of San Cirilo have multiple means of arrival/departure
from the lodge based on their point of origin or final destination.
Most commonly, shooters traveling on international flights to
Uruguay and Montevideo International Airport will be met by a San
Cirilo representative who will assist with gun clearance, if
necessary, and who will transport the group to the lodge. The drive
is approximately 3 hours through scenic rural Uruguay via paved
highway. Alternatively, ground transfer from Buenos Aires or
private air charters may be arranged.
Uruguay Duck Hunt Limits at San
Cirilo
Uruguay dove hunting and pigeon hunting is unlimited in all
regards. The bag limit, or transportation limit for this Uruguay
duck hunting experience is quite generous, but we hope that you
will let your conscience be your guide as well, and compare this
shooting opportunity to virtually any other decoying experiences
worldwide. Our outfitter imposes a generous limit of 100 cartridges
per morning for ducks to balance action and conservation, as well
as to ensure the consistently productive shooting for which
this Uruguay duck hunting package is renowned.
The daily limit during a Uruguay perdiz hunt is 10 birds per
hunter.
Uruguay Duck Hunt Weather - avg
high/low temps (F), avg days
rain in [ ]
Jan 83/62 [6] May 64/48
[6] Sep 63/46 [6]
Feb 82/61 [5] Jun 59/43 [5]
Oct 68/49 [6]
Mar 78/59 [5] Jul 58/43
[6] Nov 74/54 [6]
Apr 71/53 [6] Aug 59/43 [7]
Dec 79/59 [7]
Gratuities - Uruguay Duck Hunt at San
Cirilo
Gratuities for lodge and field staff are not included in Uruguay
duck hunting package cost since tipping, in general, is
discretionary. Because clients have repeatedly asked that we
provide general guidelines the following is suggested:
- $35 per bird boy, per guest/day
- $30 to $40 for the household staff, per guest/day
- $50 to $100 for your shooting guide, per person for the total
stay.
As an example, for a 3-day hunt you will spend approximately
$300 in tips, which is $100 per day. Guests should tip
pick-up boys directly in the field. For transfers to Montevideo or
Buenos Aires, your lodge host will tip the drivers and airport
porters but not hotel or restaurant personnel. If you wish to tip
your guide, do so at your discretion.
San Cirilo Lodge
Uruguay Duck Hunt Brochure (PDF)
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Gallery: Uruguay Duck Hunting San Cirilo
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about Uruguay duck hunts or to inquire about group rate
discounts.