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Uruguay Duck Hunting San Cirilo

uruguay duck hunt_0876.jpgThis 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, img_6127.jpgcomfortably 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.

 

San Cirilo Lodge Uruguay Duck Hunt Brochure (PDF)

Timing

Uruguay duck hunting at San Cirilo May through mid-September

Uruguay Hunt Seasons:

  • Uruguay Perdiz hunting - May 1st to July 31st
  • Uruguay Duck hunting - May 1st until September 15th
  • Uruguay Pigeon hunting - May 1st to September 15th
  • Uruguay Dove hunting available all year.
 

Rates

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Look no further than GetDucks.com for the very best rates in travel wingshooting. Uruguay Duck Hunt plus Upland Bird packages are available at San Cirilo as follows:

$750 per day  - May 1 to September 15  - San Cirilo Complete Uruguay Mixed-Bag Hunting  Package  -  a customized itinerary for desired number of days to include Uruguay duck  hunts, high-volume Uruguay dove hunts, decoying Uruguay pigeon hunts, Uruguay perdiz hunts (perdiz hunting available only until July 31), and Uruguay golden dorado fishing.  Suggest 4 hunting days minimum.  Non Hunter guests $350 per day.

ALL-INCLUSIVE Uruguay Hunting Package (everything but international transfer, the ammo that you actually use and optional gratuities): 4-day Uruguay Duck Hunting Combo Package $3,630! Unbeatable!

Group rate discounts are available. Contact us for more information about duck hunting in Uruguay.

 

More Info:

What To Bring - Uruguay Duck Hunting at San Cirilo

Uruguay Duck Hunting Packing Checklist 

Uruguay Dove (and other Upland) Packing Checklist

 

Getting There - Uruguay Duck Hunting at San Cirilo

San Cirilo is located in the northwest region of Uruguay near the river town of PaysandĂș.  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 Hunting 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 Hunting 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]

 

Important Links - Uruguay Duck Hunting with San Cirilo

Travel Protection and Travel Insurance Protect your hunting travel investment

Certification of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad (Form 4457)

 

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.

 

VIEW DUCK HUNTING BROCHURE (PDF): San Cirilo Lodge Uruguay Duck Hunting

VIEW PHOTO GALLERY: Uruguay Duck Hunting Combo at San Cirilo

 

Contact us for more information about Uruguay duck hunting or to inquire about group rate discounts. 

 

Included

Uruguay duck hunting packages at San Cirilo include: VIP LOUNGE upon arrival at the Carrasco-Montevideo International Airport, laundry service, all meals and beverages, beer, wine, local spirits and open bar, accommodations based on double occupancy King Size Bed (Single occupancy subject to availability), hunting guides and bird boys, soft drinks in the field, airport assistance and daily transfers to hunts, internet access.

 

 

Not Included

Uruguay duck hunting packages at San Cirilo at San Cirilo do not include: ammunition, gratuities for guides and house staff, airfares,  travel protection plan (trip insurance), hotel accommodations before or after the hunt, items of personal nature, massages (arranged upon request), shopping trips or city tours for hunters and non-hunters, costs related to obtaining necessary documentation to enter Uruguay, costs related to any air itinerary modifications, private charter flights if requested, and airport taxes. Daily-rate Guests pay Hunting license ($250), gun rentals ($65) or gun permit fees (about $100), round-trip airport transfers ($120) are not included in day-rate packages. Ammunition costs: $14/box 12 gauge and $12.50/box 20 gauge (prices subject to change).

 

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary for 4-day Uruguay Duck Hunting 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.

Uruguay duck hunting itineraries may be fully customized. We will help make neccesary arrangements for tours, dining or shopping in Montevideo or Buenos Aires.

 

Photo Gallery - Urugual Duck Hunt Combo at San Cirilo

This unique location offers guests the flexibility not only hunt ducks in Uruguay, but also their choice of perdiz hunts, high-volume dove hunts, decoying pigeon hunts as well as fishing for golden dorado - 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.

View Photo Gallery

 

Video - Uruguay Duck Hunting Testimonial San Cirilo

Morning duck hunting in Uruguay often involves small secluded wetlands where, in addition to ducks, wild pigeons also decoy.  After lunch and a siesta, count on a fast-and-furious dove hunt.  The perfect combination. 

 

 

"Outrageous! Shot way too many shells!  Tell dove hunters that if they plan to load their own guns, adhesive tape for their thumb is a prerequisite. Loved San Cirilo staff!"

Ken Moum

Referenced hunt: Dove Hunting in Uruguay at San Cirilo

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"Excellent Uruguay hunting, I rank it a 12.75 out of 10!  Shot 3,600 rounds of ammo in 4 days. Yes! Definitely recommend GetDucks.com."

Jonathan Gonitzke

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"This was the best hunting trip I have ever been on. Even with an airline delay, GetDucks.com was there to assist with all airline, hotel, and transfer issues. Great people and service. The number of fantastic shots at the 3 different species of birds and expert guides made this hunt an experience I will never forget. The perdiz hunting over dogs was awesome. Thanks for this experience."

Rob Bottcher

Referenced hunt: Uruguay Dove Hunting San Cirilo

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