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Tourist places in Uruguay
Original guides across all 19 departments of Uruguay: coast, cities, hills, hot springs, rivers, border regions and protected nature, connected to Alojalu stays where supply exists.
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Hot springs, short breaks, nature, sport, heritage, food and routes that connect several destinations around one travel intent.
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Best hot springs in Uruguay: Daymán, Arapey, Guaviyú and Almirón
Compare Uruguay’s main hot springs: Daymán, Arapey, Guaviyú and Almirón, including what each offers and how to plan a thermal route.
Trips from MontevideoWeekend trips near Montevideo: 8 short-break ideas
Short trips near Montevideo including Atlántida, Costa de Oro, Kiyú, Colonia, Villa Serrana and one-to-three-day road routes.
Family travel in UruguayUruguay with kids: family-friendly destinations and trips
Family travel in Uruguay with calm beaches, hot springs, parks, Colonia, Santa Teresa, Punta del Este and easy low-logistics escapes.
Winter in UruguayUruguay in winter: hot springs, hills, cities and escapes
What to do in Uruguay in winter: hot springs, Villa Serrana, Colonia, Montevideo, wineries, nature and off-season travel ideas.
Tourism WeekTourism Week in Uruguay: hot springs, camping and trips
Tourism Week in Uruguay with hot springs, camping, Paysandú, nature, Montevideo and high-demand destinations worth booking early.
Uruguay itinerariesUruguay road trips for 3, 5 and 7 days: itinerary ideas
Uruguay itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days with Montevideo, Colonia, Maldonado, Rocha, hills, hot springs and realistic route planning.
Nature and adventure
Surfing in Uruguay: top beaches and spots in Rocha and Maldonado
Uruguay surfing guide for La Paloma, La Pedrera, Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo, Santa Teresa and the Maldonado coast.
Sport fishingSport fishing in Uruguay: rivers, lagoons and destinations
Uruguay sport-fishing guide covering the Uruguay River, Río Negro, Guichón, San Gregorio, western destinations and responsible trip planning.
BirdwatchingBirdwatching in Uruguay: top places to see birds
Uruguay birdwatching guide covering wetlands, grasslands, Rocha, Punta del Este, Valle del Lunarejo and protected nature areas.
Uruguay night skiesStargazing in Uruguay: dark-sky places and Milky Way trips
Uruguay stargazing guide for Villa Serrana, Valle del Lunarejo, Quebrada de los Cuervos and other low-light nature destinations.
Rural UruguayRural tourism in Uruguay: estancias, countryside and gaucho life
Uruguay rural-tourism guide covering estancias, horseback riding, country food, gaucho culture and trips through Lavalleja, Flores and Tacuarembó.
Uruguay from the waterNautical tourism in Uruguay: marinas, sailing, kayaking and rivers
Uruguay nautical-tourism guide for Montevideo, Punta del Este, Piriápolis, Colonia and La Paloma marinas plus kayaking and river travel.
Slower beach escapesQuiet beaches in Uruguay: family and relaxation options
Quiet Uruguay beaches for families and relaxation, including Mansa, Santa Teresa, Costa de Oro, Colonia and river beaches.
Uruguay lighthousesUruguay lighthouse route: Cabo Polonio, La Paloma and more
Guide to Uruguay’s lighthouses including Cabo Polonio, Cabo Santa María, Punta del Este and ideas for a multi-stop coastal route.
Culture, flavors and border life
Wine tourism in Uruguay: wineries, Tannat and wine routes
Uruguay wine-tourism guide covering wineries, Tannat, harvest season and Metropolitan, Southern Coast, Northern and Oceanic regions.
Flavors of UruguayFood in Uruguay: what to eat and where to try local flavors
Uruguay food guide covering asado, Tannat, dulce de leche, cheese, seafood, markets, country cooking and regional food trips.
History and heritageHeritage and history in Uruguay: places and cultural routes
Uruguay heritage guide covering Colonia, Fray Bentos, candombe, historic sites, architecture and cultural routes across several departments.
Uruguay festivalsCarnival and traditional festivals in Uruguay: travel guide
Guide to Uruguay Carnival and traditional festivals including Llamadas, murga, Artigas, Melo, Patria Gaucha and inland celebrations.
Uruguay Brazil borderUruguay Brazil border route: Chuy, Rivera, Artigas and more
Guide to the Uruguay Brazil border through Chuy, Rivera, Artigas, Bella Unión, Río Branco and Cerro Largo with culture, shopping and nature.
Specific ideas by destination and travel style
Highly focused guides answering questions about family trips, surfing, fishing, winter travel and short breaks.
Barra del Chuy with kids: beach, outings and family tips
Winter in Barra del ChuyBarra del Chuy in winter: what to do and where to stay
3 days in northern RochaBarra del Chuy and Santa Teresa in 3 days: itinerary
Fishing in Barra del ChuyFishing in Barra del Chuy: beach, stream and where to stay
3 days in MontevideoMontevideo in 3 days: neighborhoods, waterfront and culture
Family MontevideoMontevideo with kids: parks, waterfront and family plans
Montevideo CarnivalMontevideo Carnival: dates, neighborhoods and where to stay
Lunarejo nature escapeA weekend in Valle del Lunarejo: nature and trails
Family ColoniaColonia del Sacramento with kids: outings and family stays
Winter in DaymánTermas del Daymán in winter: thermal pools and where to stay
Flores GeoparkGrutas del Palacio and Flores for a weekend
Family La PalomaLa Paloma with kids: best beaches, lighthouse and outings
Coast and metropolitan area
Montevideo
Montevideo guide covering the Old City, Independence Square, the Rambla, Pocitos, culture, food and practical stay-planning ideas.
Read guide →CanelonesAtlántida
Atlántida guide covering Mansa and Brava beaches, architecture, food and an easy Costa de Oro escape near Montevideo.
Read guide →MaldonadoPunta Ballena
Punta Ballena guide with coastal viewpoints, sunsets, Casapueblo, Arboretum Lussich and easy links to Punta del Este and Piriápolis.
Read guide →San JoséKiyú
Kiyú guide for San Gregorio cliffs, Río de la Plata beach, walking, horseback riding and easy nature trips from Montevideo.
Read guide →CanelonesCosta de Oro
Costa de Oro guide for Atlántida, La Floresta, Costa Azul, San Luis, Cuchilla Alta, beaches and easy trips from Montevideo.
Read guide →MaldonadoBalneario Solís
Balneario Solís guide for beach time, the Solís Grande river mouth, fishing, water activities and a quiet Maldonado coastal escape.
Read guide →MaldonadoPueblo Garzón
Pueblo Garzón guide covering rural scenery, food, olive and wine production, the old station and easy trips from José Ignacio.
Read guide →MaldonadoCerro Pan de Azúcar
Cerro Pan de Azúcar and ECFA guide for hiking, native wildlife, trail access, current-condition checks and combining the trip with Piriápolis.
Read guide →CanelonesLa Floresta
La Floresta guide covering the beach, waterfront, Sculpture Walk, heritage and a quiet Costa de Oro escape in Canelones.
Read guide →CanelonesParque del Plata
Parque del Plata guide for beach time, Solís Chico stream, nature and easy trips to Atlántida and other Costa de Oro towns.
Read guide →CanelonesSanta Lucía
Santa Lucía guide covering Quinta Capurro, historic gardens, heritage and the Santa Lucía River near Montevideo.
Read guide →CanelonesEl Pinar
El Pinar guide for beach time, residential surroundings, sports and a practical coastal base close to Montevideo.
Read guide →Hills and inland east
Villa Serrana
Villa Serrana guide with hiking, horseback riding, dark skies, nature, nearby Minas and practical planning for a hill-country escape.
Read guide →Treinta y TresQuebrada de los Cuervos
Quebrada de los Cuervos guide for hiking, Yerbal Chico stream, hill landscapes, dark skies and practical planning in Treinta y Tres.
Read guide →Cerro LargoMelo
Melo guide covering central squares, cathedral, regional history museum, parks and routes toward Paso Centurión and the border.
Read guide →Western river and hot springs
Termas del Daymán
Termas del Daymán guide for year-round hot springs, wellness and combining the stay with the nearby city of Salto.
Read guide →SaltoTermas del Arapey
Termas del Arapey guide covering thermal pools, accommodation, outdoor activities and practical planning north of Salto.
Read guide →ArtigasArtigas
Artigas guide for amethyst and agate mining, workshops, the Brazil border, carnival, Cuareim River and northern Uruguay road trips.
Read guide →PaysandúPaysandú
Paysandú guide for the Uruguay River, local history, Beer Week, Guaviyú and Almirón hot springs, nature and road-trip planning.
Read guide →Río NegroFray Bentos
Fray Bentos guide covering the Anglo Industrial Landscape, Industrial Revolution Museum, waterfront, Uruguay River and Las Cañas.
Read guide →SorianoMercedes
Mercedes guide for the Río Negro waterfront, museums, boat trips, islands, culture and historical routes through Soriano.
Read guide →ArtigasBella Unión
Bella Unión guide for the triple border, Rincón de Franquía, Uruguay River, Los Pinos beach, sugar-cane culture and carnival.
Read guide →PaysandúTermas de Guaviyú
Termas de Guaviyú guide for thermal pools, stays, palm landscapes, outdoor activities and a Paysandú hot-springs trip.
Read guide →PaysandúTermas de Almirón
Termas de Almirón guide for saline thermal water, wellness, hiking, paddling, Montes del Queguay and accommodation planning.
Read guide →Río NegroLas Cañas
Las Cañas guide near Fray Bentos for Uruguay River beaches, native woodland, water sports, camping and summer stays.
Read guide →ArtigasArtigas
Artigas city guide for the Brazil border, samba-influenced carnival, gemstones, local culture and northern Uruguay road trips.
Read guide →North
Valle del Lunarejo
Valle del Lunarejo guide for ravines, waterfalls, hiking, biodiversity and practical planning in northern Rivera.
Read guide →TacuarembóSan Gregorio de Polanco
San Gregorio de Polanco guide for Río Negro beaches, the open-air art museum, sunsets, kayaking and trips in Tacuarembó.
Read guide →RiveraMinas de Corrales
Minas de Corrales guide for the Gold Museum, Cuñapirú ruins, Miriñaque and Vigilante hills, mining history and northern nature.
Read guide →TacuarembóValle Edén
Valle Edén guide for Pozo Hondo, Cueva del Chivo, rural landscapes, the Carlos Gardel museum and nature trips near Tacuarembó.
Read guide →TacuarembóBalneario Iporá
Balneario Iporá guide for lakes, beaches, camping, accessible trails, sports and nature just outside Tacuarembó city.
Read guide →Central Uruguay
Grutas del Palacio
Guide to Grutas del Palacio, the UNESCO geopark, geosites, Talice wildlife reserve, rural tourism and central Uruguay nature.
Read guide →FloridaFlorida
Florida, Uruguay guide covering Piedra Alta, Assembly Square, sanctuary, Prado Piedra Alta and riverside cultural attractions.
Read guide →DuraznoDurazno
Durazno guide covering San Pedro Church, Rivera House, Río Yí trails, the National Folklore Festival and central Uruguay road trips.
Read guide →FloresEcoparque Tálice
Ecoparque Tálice guide for wildlife, large green areas, family activities and combining a visit with Grutas del Palacio and Trinidad.
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