The highlights of Uruguay in two weeks
Uruguay itinerary
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Published on:
Sept. 16, 2020
14 days
520 km
6 steps
This itinerary will show you all the highlights of the Uruguayan coastline in two week. The trip will start in the town of Colonia del Sacramento and finish in the town of Punta del Diablo.
Step 1: Colonia del Sacramento
2 days recommended
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento is a city located in southwestern Uruguay, across the Río de La Plata from Buenos Aires. It's known for its Barrio Histórico, with cobblestone streets and colonial buildings from its time as a Portuguese settlement.
step 1: Colonia del Sacramento
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
180 km / 111 miles
step 2: Montevideo
Step 2: Montevideo
3 days recommended
Montevideo
Montevideo, located on the southern coastline, is Uruguay's capital city. The city is known for its Plaza de la Independencia and its old town, with colonial homes and landmarks.
step 2: Montevideo
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
133 km / 82 miles
step 3: Punta del Este
Step 3: Punta del Este
3 days recommended
Punta del Este
Punta del Este is a town located on Uruguay's Atlantic coast. The town is known for its many resorts, beaches and vibrant nightlife.
step 3: Punta del Este
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
118 km / 73 miles
step 4: La Paloma
Step 4: La Paloma
2 days recommended
La Paloma
La Paloma is a town located on Uruguay’s southeastern coastline, east of Montevideo. The town is known for its lighthouse and great beaches with surfing.
step 4: La Paloma
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
45 km / 27 miles
step 5: Cabo Polonio
Step 5: Cabo Polonio
2 days recommended
Cabo Polonio
Cabo Polonio is located on Uruguay's Atlantic coast. The town has no main electric, no running water and less than 100 inhabitants. The town is known for its beach with lighthouse, great surfing and sea lions.
step 5: Cabo Polonio
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
43 km / 26 miles
step 6: Punta del Diablo
Step 6: Punta del Diablo
2 days recommended
Punta del Diablo
Punta del Diablo is a small town located on Uruguay's eastern coast not far from the border with Brazil. The town is known for its beaches, its laidback atmosphere and Santa Teresa National Park.