Things to do in Uruguay
- Things to do in Las Toscas
- Things to do in Atlántida
- Things to do in Montevideo
- Things to do in Maldonado
- Things to do in Punta del Este
- Things to do in Piriápolis
- Things to do in Treinta y Tres
- Things to do in Cabo Polonio
- Things to do in Colonia del Sacramento
- Things to do in Pan de Azúcar
- Things to do in Tacuarembó
Nueva Carrara
This old marble quarry has turned the landscape into a beautiful crystalline lagoon surrounded by nature 🌿. The quarry is still active, but there is a public viewpoint from where you’ll se local birds of pray 🦅 flying around the cliffs.
Walk along the Playa Mansa
Cycling in Atlantida and Parque del Plata
Enjoy Uruguay natural beauty in summer
Cycle to Plaza Virgilio
Cycle along the beautiful Rambla enjoying some of the best views of Montevideo 🌇
Climb Cerro Pan de Azúcar
Cerro Pan de Azúcar is the third highest point in Uruguay (423m). On the way up, you can see the autochthonous vegetation 🌿 and enjoy the beautiful sights 🏖 of Maldonado. On its summit, there is a 35m tall cross with a spiral staircase leading to the horizontal part of the cross, which offers a view of the area through small openings 🗻. The trail is short (1km) but quite stiff. For this reason, everyone is required to have shoes and at least 1 litre of water. The trail is open fro hiking from 8:00 to 15:00.
Barra de Maldonado
La Barra is an old fishing port and summer seaside retreat for the inhabitants of nearby areas. The area is characterized by its 🏖beaches, which allow sports activities, especially 🏄♂surfing. Its original constructions were relatively modest but nowadays it is a sophisticated tourist destination. In summer the place has an important movement derived from 🎨art galleries, 📻antique stores and 🥗restaurants, 🍻pubs and 🍸nightclubs for various audiences. In winter the activity declines.
Go to Cabo Polonio
Visit this magic town and its pristine environment. Cabo Polonio has no electricity or running water in order to preserve the natural reserve 🏖. People there use wind power, generators and obtain water from nearby water wells or collecting rainwater. There are a few houses and hostels where you can stay a few nights. Some of the local highlights are beautiful beaches (good surf 🏄♂), huge dunes and a lighthouse. No motor vehicles are allowed in the reserve, therefore you need to reach the Cabo Polonio Terminal and get a ride in a 4x4 vehicle or walk (7km) to the town.
Walk on Montevideo Old City
Hike in Quebrada de los Cuervos
Colonia del Sacramento - One day trip
Colonia del Sacramento offers one of the best preserved colonial historical quarters in South America. It´s a city you have to see when visiting in Uruguay for its architecture and charming atmosphere. If you're spending a few days in Buenos Aires, you can't miss a day trip to this beautiful town in neighbouring Uruguay! The old town of Colonia is a UNESCO World Heritage site, which was founded by the Portuguese at the end of the 17th century. The historical town is small, but it has a very delightful ambience with its cobble stone roads, lovely colonial buildings and old-school automobiles parked on the streets. In Colonia del Sacramento the sunsets are really special, when the color of the Río de la Plata river becomes intense red and orange, while you can see the skyscrapers of Buenos Aires far in the background. At night the illumination of the buildings gives an even more romantic feeling to the town.
Visit the Gorriti Island
Visit the beautiful Isla Gorriti and enjoy its 🌳forests, 🏖beaches and historical sites. You can start your journey on a ferry from Punta del Este’s port.
Arboreto Lussich
This is an impressive botanic reserve, considered the seventh in importance in its type in the world, and the second in South America. The reserve is the fruit of the tireless efforts of pioneer Antonio Lussich. The Arboretum consists of 2.000 hectares, 193 of which are under the care of the Municipality since 1980. There are about 70 native species and more than 350 exotic species, including eucalyptus and pines from all over the world. You can drive up to the lookout on the hill, and enjoy beautiful spots of the forest, Solanas Beach and Piriápolis hills. At present, Antonio Lussich’s old house is a museum and full of testimonials of his life and original character, who was among other things a remarkable writer and the director of a ship rescue company. Guided tours are available, only in Spanish.
Walk on the Rambla
Visit the Agrícola Market
