Specific trip ideas
Focused guides for traveling around Uruguay
We combine destination, season and travel style to answer specific planning questions without duplicating general guides.
Barra del Chuy with kids: beach, outings and family tips
Family guide to Barra del Chuy with beach time, the Chuy stream, wildlife viewpoints, Santa Teresa and child-friendly vacation homes.
Read guide →Fishing in Barra del ChuyFishing in Barra del Chuy: beach, stream and where to stay
Fishing guide to Barra del Chuy covering Atlantic shore, Chuy stream, weather, regulations and angler-friendly accommodation.
Read guide →Surfing Punta del DiabloSurfing in Punta del Diablo: beaches, spots and accommodation
Punta del Diablo surf guide covering La Viuda, Rivero, Santa Teresa, conditions, skill level, mobility and surf-friendly stays.
Read guide →Surfing La PalomaSurfing in La Paloma: beaches, waves and a Rocha base
La Paloma surf guide covering differently oriented beaches, nearby La Pedrera, changing conditions and accommodation for multiple breaks.
Read guide →Family PiriápolisPiriápolis with kids: beaches, hills and family outings
Family guide to Piriápolis covering the waterfront, San Antonio hill, ECFA, Pan de Azúcar, parks and family accommodation.
Read guide →Tourism Week in MaldonadoPunta del Este during Tourism Week: what to do and where to stay
Evergreen Tourism Week guide to Punta del Este with outings, Piriápolis, Punta Ballena, wineries and accommodation planning.
Read guide →Winter in ColoniaColonia del Sacramento in winter: what to do and where to stay
Winter guide to Colonia del Sacramento with the Historic Quarter, museums, food, wineries, weather and accommodation tips.
Read guide →Carmelo wine weekendCarmelo wineries: a weekend wine and river escape
Weekend guide to Carmelo with wineries, Tannat, marina, beaches, heritage, transport and accommodation planning.
Read guide →Winter in Villa SerranaVilla Serrana in winter: cabins, trails and stargazing
Winter guide to Villa Serrana covering cabins, heating, hiking, dark skies, weather and practical escape planning.
Read guide →Fishing in PaysandúFishing in Paysandú: Uruguay River, Guichón and Queguay
Paysandú fishing guide covering the Uruguay River, Guichón, Montes del Queguay, techniques, nature and angler accommodation.
Read guide →Family DaymánTermas del Daymán with kids: pools, water parks and stays
Family guide to Termas del Daymán covering pools, water parks, schedules, safety and choosing child-friendly accommodation.
Read guide →Weekend in AtlántidaA weekend in Atlántida: beaches, outings and where to stay
Weekend guide to Atlántida covering Mansa and Brava beaches, food, local history, Costa de Oro and accommodation.
Read guide →Winter in Barra del ChuyBarra del Chuy in winter: what to do and where to stay
Winter guide to Barra del Chuy with walking, fishing, Santa Teresa, whales, border outings, weather and accommodation planning.
Read guide →3 days in northern RochaBarra del Chuy and Santa Teresa in 3 days: itinerary
Three-day itinerary for Barra del Chuy and Santa Teresa with beach time, fortress, park, Chuy, Punta del Diablo and base-planning tips.
Read guide →Family Punta del DiabloPunta del Diablo with kids: beaches, Santa Teresa and tips
Family guide to Punta del Diablo covering beaches, the craft market, Santa Teresa, activities, safety, distances and accommodation.
Read guide →Family La PalomaLa Paloma with kids: best beaches, lighthouse and outings
Family guide to La Paloma covering El Cabito, Bahía Grande, Los Botes, the lighthouse, activities, services and family accommodation.
Read guide →Whales in La PalomaWhale watching in La Paloma: season, viewpoints and tips
Guide to southern right whales in La Paloma with the July-October season, Cerro de la Virgen, Los Botes and responsible viewing tips.
Read guide →Winter in PiriápolisPiriápolis in winter: hills, outings and where to stay
Winter guide to Piriápolis covering hills, the waterfront, Pan de Azúcar, ECFA, food, weather and accommodation for a short break.
Read guide →Winter in Punta del EstePunta del Este in winter: outings, whales and accommodation
Winter guide to Punta del Este with the peninsula, food, whales, Punta Ballena, wineries, weather and where to stay.
Read guide →Couples escape in José IgnacioJosé Ignacio for couples: beaches, food and a quiet escape
Couples guide to José Ignacio with Mansa and Brava beaches, lighthouse, dining, Laguna Garzón and accommodation planning.
Read guide →Family AtlántidaAtlántida with kids: beaches, outings and family accommodation
Family guide to Atlántida covering Mansa and Brava beaches, parks, services, nearby outings and choosing child-friendly accommodation.
Read guide →Family Costa de OroCosta de Oro with kids: which beach town to choose
Family guide to Costa de Oro covering Atlántida, La Floresta, Costa Azul, San Luis, beaches, services and choosing the right base.
Read guide →Family ColoniaColonia del Sacramento with kids: outings and family stays
Family guide to Colonia del Sacramento covering the Historic Quarter, bikes, bullring, museums, beaches and accommodation.
Read guide →3 days in ColoniaColonia and Carmelo in 3 days: wine and heritage itinerary
Three-day itinerary through Colonia del Sacramento and Carmelo with the Historic Quarter, wineries, river scenery and Nueva Helvecia.
Read guide →Nueva Helvecia cheese countryNueva Helvecia cheese route: what to visit and taste
Guide to Nueva Helvecia and Colonia cheese country with dairies, Swiss heritage, Colonia Valdense, Route 1 and trip planning.
Read guide →Winter in DaymánTermas del Daymán in winter: thermal pools and where to stay
Winter guide to Termas del Daymán covering thermal pools, water temperatures, services, parks, weather and accommodation.
Read guide →Couples escape in ArapeyTermas del Arapey for couples: relaxation and where to stay
Couples guide to Termas del Arapey with thermal pools, spa time, natural surroundings, distances and accommodation planning.
Read guide →Family AlmirónTermas de Almirón with kids: salty thermal water and nature
Family guide to Termas de Almirón covering salty thermal water, pools, Guichón, Montes del Queguay and family accommodation.
Read guide →Lunarejo nature escapeA weekend in Valle del Lunarejo: nature and trails
Weekend guide to Valle del Lunarejo with trails, ravines, wildlife, stargazing, rural roads and accommodation planning.
Read guide →Amethysts of ArtigasArtigas amethysts: mining tourism and semi-precious stones
Guide to amethysts and agates in Artigas with workshops, mining experiences, the Brazilian border and practical trip planning.
Read guide →2 days in Bella UniónBella Unión and the triple border in 2 days: itinerary
Two-day Bella Unión itinerary with the triple border, Rincón de Franquía, Uruguay River, sugar-cane culture, fishing and border life.
Read guide →Weekend in TacuarembóValle Edén and Tacuarembó for a weekend
Weekend guide to Valle Edén and Tacuarembó with the Carlos Gardel museum, railway station, Cueva del Chivo, Pozo Hondo and gaucho culture.
Read guide →Industrial heritageA weekend in Fray Bentos: Anglo district and industrial heritage
Weekend guide to Fray Bentos with the Anglo district, Industrial Revolution Museum, waterfront, Las Cañas and UNESCO heritage.
Read guide →Weekend in MercedesMercedes and Río Negro for a weekend: guide
Weekend guide to Mercedes with the waterfront, Río Negro, islands, Mauá Castle, theater, boating and accommodation tips.
Read guide →Flores GeoparkGrutas del Palacio and Flores for a weekend
Weekend guide to Flores with Grutas del Palacio, geosites, Tálice Ecopark, rural tourism and accommodation planning.
Read guide →Family DuraznoDurazno with kids for a weekend: what to do
Family guide to Durazno with the Biopark, Río Yí, riverside trail, San Pedro Church, museums and weekend planning tips.
Read guide →3 days in MontevideoMontevideo in 3 days: neighborhoods, waterfront and culture
Three-day Montevideo itinerary covering Ciudad Vieja, downtown, the Rambla, Pocitos, Prado, markets, museums and accommodation planning.
Read guide →Family MontevideoMontevideo with kids: parks, waterfront and family plans
Family guide to Montevideo covering Espacio Modelo, the Rambla, parks, markets, museums, free activities and family accommodation.
Read guide →Winter in MontevideoMontevideo in winter: what to do and where to stay
Winter Montevideo guide covering Ciudad Vieja, museums, markets, the Rambla, cafés, culture and practical accommodation choices.
Read guide →Weekend in Ciudad ViejaA weekend in Ciudad Vieja: what to do and where to stay
Weekend guide to Montevideo Ciudad Vieja with plazas, Teatro Solís, museums, Mercado del Puerto, the waterfront and Saturday events.
Read guide →Flavors of MontevideoFood in Montevideo: markets, grilled meat and dining neighborhoods
Montevideo food guide covering Mercado del Puerto, Mercado Agrícola, neighborhood markets, grilled meat, cafés and where to stay.
Read guide →Montevideo CarnivalMontevideo Carnival: dates, neighborhoods and where to stay
Montevideo Carnival guide covering the opening parade, Llamadas, Teatro de Verano, neighborhood stages and accommodation planning.
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