Places to Visit in Uruguay

There are a couple of fantastic places to visit in Uruguay, especially for an Uruguay honeymoon trip. The tranquil colonial cities, smaller scale, family-run vineyards, gaucho estancias, and warm beaches offer a distinctive and authentic Latin flavor to all of its guests. Enjoy wine tasting in Carmelo and a horseback riding tour in the Colonia region, swim in the warm oceans in Punta del Este, go bird-watching and wildlife watching, and so much more on one of our Uruguay vacation packages. For beach-goers, there are multiple go-to beach destinations along the Atlantic coast, making Uruguay the perfect summer destination. Enjoy one of our many Punta del Este tours, by relaxing with the beach bums, go fishing with the locals or dive into some water-sports. Travel further north towards Cabo Polonio and Punta del Diablo; these beaches are sure to make you relaxed and at ease. After spending a day in the sun, bring your golden tan with you to learn about the culture of the newly designated World Heritage Site, Colonia del Sacramento – the perfect getaway when visiting Buenos Aires.

Montevideo

Take a private walking tour through one of the most relaxed capitals in the world: Montevideo. On a private walking tour through Montevideo, you can visit it’s most famous landmarks including the Plaza Independencia, the Legislative Palace, the traditional Prado neighborhood, the Old City, and the typical Mercado del Puerto. While in the city, enjoy a delicious Southern Atlantic fish at the Port and watch a show featuring music styles along with Candombe and other typical Uruguayan dances.

Colonia del Sacramento Tours

Just a short ferry ride away from the bustling Buenos Aires is Colonia Del Sacramento. All of our travelers love strolling around the whimsical, romantic colonial-era town in southwestern Uruguay. Explore the cobblestone streets and find a lookout to the peninsula protruding into the Rio de la Plata. Here, you can also discover some of the most unique fusion of Spanish-Portuguese colonial architecture in South America.

Carmelo

While some choose to go wine tasting outside of Buenos Aires or outside of Montevideo, Carmelo is one of our favorite options. In Carmelo, stay at the boutique Narbona Wine Lodge where guests enjoy comfortable rooms with Antique decoration overlooking the winery. Sample Tannat, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Viognier, and Syrah here. For wine enthusiasts or travelers seeking diverse landscapes, consider combining a tour of Uruguay with Argentina or even Chile. These three major wine-producing countries have perfected the art of wine cultivation. Enjoy the world’s top wine tasting and landscapes, with backdrops of the Andes, green valleys, and coastlines of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans for a comprehensive tour of South America.

Jose Ignacio

For explorer’s looking for a laid-back fishing village, head to Jose Ignacio. Jose Ignacio is a fishing village that has been transformed into an upscale resort town in Uruguay. We love sending our guests to Playa Vik Jose Ignacio for a luxurious stay right on the water.

Punta del Este

Punta del Este is Uruguay’s top destination for people wanting to relax at the beach. This city and resort is on the Atlantic coast and offers plenty of space for travelers to become drenched in sunshine. People from around the world come to Punta del Este for its white-sand beaches, nearby islands, and friendly locals. Our Montevideo and Punta del Este Tour combines the top places to visit in Uruguay. Experience culture, quaint streets, and beautiful landscapes and beaches as you venture from the capital, Montevideo to some of Uruguay’s more charming resort towns, like Punta del Este and even a traditional Uruguayan Estancia.