ABOUT
Our Philosophy
At Las Cárcavas, we believe true luxury lies in space—the freedom to live in rhythm with the ocean, the land, and the quiet pulse of nature.
Our vision extends further than our development, as it’s all about preserving balance. Guided by a philosophy of natural capital, we invest in the living systems that sustain and inspire us, creating meaningful impact through every choice and every hectare preserved.
Living in Harmony With What Endures
To live here is to share that belief—a lifestyle defined by serenity and purpose above all else.
Guided by Nature
The story of Las Cárcavas begins with Laguna Garzón, where carcavas, pines, and tidal waters weave together in a landscape of quiet magnificence.
Half of our 60-hectare estate remains untouched as an ecological reserve, protecting native habitats and making sure that nature remains the heart of this place.
Every element—stone, timber, glass—is chosen to blend, not to dominate. Architecture and landscape exist in quiet dialogue, shaped by the idea that design should listen before it speaks.
Las Cárcavas unfolds across 60 hectares of extraordinary diversity—lagoon, forest, carcavas, and ocean, all in perfect harmony.
A Landscape of Meaning
It is a landscape to explore, to protect, and to live within.
Our Beach House overlooks the Atlantic, framed by natural stone and endless sea.
The Grill House rests deep within the pines.
Five natural lagoons shimmer through the estate, mirrored by sculpted gullies that give Las Cárcavas its name.
Trails wind through organic gardens, tennis courts, and open meadows, leading toward a heliport and the calm horizon beyond.
Each path, each view, is a reminder that nature is the true protagonist here.
We manage natural capital with a long-term vision: to create value that lasts for both our people and the planet.
Through reforestation, sustainable land management, and community-driven initiatives, we protect biodiversity and cultivate well-being.
Every project is designed to enhance what exists, restoring balance where it’s most needed. It’s a model that looks beyond profit toward permanence—an investment in life itself.
Natural Capital, Our Lasting Commitment
Behind Las Cárcavas is a multidisciplinary team of visionaries, architects, and environmental stewards united by one shared mission: that modern living and wild nature can thrive together.
From our founding partners to our on-site caretakers, every member of the team shares the same purpose—to protect the land, nurture its ecosystem, and welcome those who value its quiet beauty.
We work closely with local communities, sustainability experts, and artisans who understand this coastline by heart.
Together, we here’ here to create a legacy of care.
About Our Team
To be part of Las Cárcavas is to embrace a rhythm shaped by wind, light, and tide. Days open with the shimmer of the lagoon and close beneath a sky full of stars. Horses graze in the distance, and the scent of pine drifts through the air.
Here, privacy, calm, and connection are a way of being.
A Way of Life
A Love Letter
to Laguna Garzón
Laguna Garzón remains a protected sanctuary—part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where sea and countryside, sky and silence, coexist in perfect balance.
Here, nature moves at its own pace.
It doesn’t rush. It endures.
And at Las Cárcavas, we are simply its grateful guests.
Then Came the Bridge
There was only la balsa—a wooden ferry that swayed with the tide and carried no more than two cars at a time. You could only cross by daylight, waiting for the weather to settle, and patience was part of the journey.
Those who made the crossing left behind the hum of Punta del Este for something quieter, older—the countryside that would one day become Las Cárcavas. Horses grazed near the carcavas, picnics unfolded beneath the pines, and every visit ended before dusk, when the ferry stopped its gentle rhythm.
Before the Bridge…
It wasn’t a journey, it was a grand adventure.
You’d stand by your car, watching ripples of sunlight dance on the water, the air soft with reeds and wild grass). To reach the other side was to find yourself surrounded by nothing but stillness—an untamed kind of beauty that felt almost secret.
The Crossing
In 2015, architect Rafael Viñoly’s circular bridge stretched across the lagoon, turning that hidden shore into a promise—still remote, still wild, but suddenly reachable.
Yet the soul of Laguna Garzón never changed. The wind still hums through the reeds. The kitesurfers still glide across its glassy surface. And the birds, they return every year, as if called home by the light.
Then Came the Bridge
“This is the soul of Las Cárcavas. A land shaped by water and wind, where nature still decides the pace of life, and where every sunset feels like the first one ever seen.”
