Playa Vik, José Ignacio, Punta del Este & José Ignacio
An art-filled modernist beach hideaway.
Playa Vik is an art-filled modernist hideaway on the beach in José Ignacio, Uruguay's chicest village. Contemporary art and architecture are everywhere, and its sculptural pool looks straight out to the Atlantic.
A house-guest feeling stay in South America's chicest village.
Where you’ll be
José Ignacio is a small fishing village turned summer hotspot, with a lighthouse, beaches on both sides of the point and some of the best restaurants in South America. Punta del Este and Bodega Garzón are a short drive away.
The stay
Rooms and casas are individually designed, many with original art and ocean views. The sculptural pool, the beach and the relaxed restaurant make it hard to leave.
At a glance
- Where: Punta del Este & José Ignacio, Uruguay
- Beachfront
- Contemporary art
- Sculptural pool
- Best for: Art lovers and couples
Make the most of it
- Visit the José Ignacio lighthouse, with beaches on both sides of the point.
- Book a winery lunch at Bodega Garzón in the hills.
- Explore Casapueblo, the artist Carlos Páez Vilaró's cliffside home.
When to go
December to March is the summer season, busiest around New Year. Spring and fall are quieter.
Planning more of the trip? I also feature this stay in my Fora's Hot List 2026.
Book it with me
Book through my Fora portal and I will take care of every detail, from the right room to any partner perks available for your dates.
Already one of my clients? Email me for your personal booking link.
