Countries · South America · 32 places
Uruguay
Places with a guide
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Cabo Polonio~$80 a day
Cabo Polonio is a dune-backed coastal village with a lighthouse and a nearby sea-lion colony.
Best Oct–Apr
Carmelo~$84 a day
Carmelo offers a quiet base for exploring Uruguay's wine country.
Best Mar–May, Sep–Dec
Colonia~$75 a day
Colonia del Sacramento pairs cobblestone streets with Portuguese colonial heritage.
Best Oct–Apr
Fray Bentos~$84 a day
Fray Bentos centers a visit on its former Anglo meat-packing plant, now part of a UNESCO-listed industrial landscape.
Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Montevideo~$71 a day
Montevideo combines historic Ciudad Vieja with beaches, street food and lively nightlife.
Best Oct–Apr
Piriapolis~$86 a day
Piriápolis combines beach-resort days with the architectural legacy of Francisco Piria.
Best Oct–Apr
Punta del Diablo
Punta del Diablo is an Atlantic seaside village with eclectic buildings and an artisan fishing tradition.
Best Nov–Mar
Punta del Este~$95 a day
Punta del Este combines beaches, a yacht-filled harbor and upscale casinos.
Best Oct–Apr
Salto~$80 a day
Salto combines thermal springs with a compact commercial center along Calle Uruguay.
Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Santa Teresa National Park~$85 a day
Santa Teresa National Park links its fortress, botanical gardens and beaches with walking trails.
Best Oct–Apr
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