Uruguay

A tranquil small country in southeastern South America, where beach resorts, colonial towns and gaucho culture make for a relaxing trip.

Uruguay lies in southeastern South America, between Brazil and Argentina, bordered by the Río de la Plata to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, with a landscape of mostly rolling grassland. The capital, Montevideo, has an old town and a long waterfront promenade, the old town of Colonia del Sacramento is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Punta del Este is a famous beach resort, and Cabo Polonio is known as an off-the-grid fishing village. Grilled meat, yerba mate and Tannat wine are local specialties. The best season is December to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer. The main gateway is Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo, and you can also arrive by ferry from Buenos Aires.

Destinations

• Montevideo
• Punta del Este
• Cabo Polonio
• Colonia del Sacramento

Itineraries

• Uruguay Classic Coast by Bus – From the historic old town to the capital, then to Punta del Este and an off-grid fishing village, all by bus and ferry.
• Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Uruguay – Connect the city of tango, Iguazu Falls, Colonia, and the coastal wineries of Uruguay.
• Rocha Wild Coast Road Trip – Drive east along Route 10, connecting lighthouse towns, off-grid fishing villages, sea lions, and the Santa Teresa Fort…
• Uruguay Wine Road Trip: River to Atlantic – From the riverside of Carmelo to Garzón on the Atlantic coast, traverse three major wine regions from west to east.
• Colonia & Montevideo River Crossing – Cross the river from Buenos Aires to spend three days exploring the Portuguese colonial town of Colonia and the old tow…
• Buenos Aires, Colonia and Gaucho Town – Four days in the city, plus one night in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, and a day at a gaucho estancia in San Antonio…