Colonia, Montevideo & Punta del Este Uruguay Tour

Uruguay Natural - Tour Extension

4 Days / 3 Nights per person*

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Colonia, Montevideo & Punta del Este Uruguay Tour

Summary

4 Days / 3 Nights

Spend four days in the small yet culturally-rich country Southern country of Uruguay. Start in Colonia, a quaint city ideal for taking pictures, and listen to its intriguing history and local myths. Continue towards Montevideo, Uruguay’s Capital, where you contemplate the historic buildings and, when the sun goes down, enjoy a tango and milonga show. Visit Punta del Este, the most popular beach destination in this area of the continent, and return to Montevideo, where your trip ends. Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

FROM 567 Per Person

This tour includes:

3-Nights accommodations
All breakfasts
All transfers and excursions
English-speaking guides

Highlights

Colonia del Sacramento
Montevideo
Punta del Este

Itinerary

Day 1Colonia

Upon arrival at Colonia Port or Bus Station, transfer to your hotel.

Originally founded by the Portuguese and afterwards conquered by the Spanish, all of that during the 17th century, Colonia is a successful combination of the colonial architectonic styles of these two nations and modern designs built by the Uruguayans. It was this unique characteristic that made it gain recognition by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995.

In the afternoon, stroll through the alluring stone-walled streets of Colonia on a private walking tour. Discover the city’s main attractions, such as the Calle de los Suspiros, the lighthouse, the forts, the Spanish and Portuguese museums, and the main square: Plaza Mayor. Return to your hotel in Colonia, where you will spend the night.

Day 2Montevideo

Have breakfast at your hotel and transfer to Colonia bus station to take a bus to Montevideo. Upon arrival at Tres Cruces bus station in the Uruguayan Capital, transfer to your hotel and check in.

Explore Montevideo on a private city tour during the afternoon, visiting its most important landmarks, including Plaza Independencia (the Main Square), the Legislative Palace, the traditional Prado neighborhood, the Old City and the typical Mercado del Puerto. For lunch, you can enjoy a delicious Southern Atlantic fish at the Port (not included).

Uruguay counts with two music genres considered World Intangible Cultural Heritages: tango (a ‘Rioplatense’ genre) and milonga.

Tonight, enjoy a dinner-show featuring these music styles along with Candombe and other typical Uruguayan dances.

Return to your hotel in Montevideo.

Day 3Punta del Este Tour

After breakfast, head to Punta del Este, the most important beach destination in the country, on a SIB tour. On your way, visit the San Antonio Hill, in Piriápolis, to appreciate the panoramic views of the Plata River Coast. Stop in Casapueblo, an extravagant construction made by the famous Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Villaró, and visit to his atelier (entrance not included).

Tour to discover the city’s main attractions: Juan Gorlero Avenue, the yachts port, and its residential areas. Crossing the undulated La Barra bridge, visit the Indigenous Park, the Beverly Hills neighborhood, and Mansa and Brava beaches.

Return to your hotel in Montevideo in the late afternoon.

Day 4Montevideo

Have breakfast at your hotel and transfer to Carrasco International Airport, to return home or continue your journey throughout South America.

Summary

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

Tour Highlights

Colonia del Sacramento
Montevideo
Punta del Este

Included

3-Nights accommodations
All breakfasts
All transfers and excursions
English-speaking guides

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