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• Colonia del Sacramento Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, pairs UNESCO-listed colonial streets with river sunsets, historic landmarks, museums, cafés and relaxed cultural walks.
• Punta del Este Punta del Este, Uruguay’s Atlantic resort, pairs beach life, art, waterfront landmarks and lively dining with the relaxed character of the coast.
• Montevideo Montevideo blends Río de la Plata sunsets, Ciudad Vieja history, candombe, market dining and relaxed coastal sightseeing and culture in Uruguay’s capital.
• Maldonado Discover Maldonado, a blend of colonial charm, stunning beaches, and vibrant culture, nestled on Uruguay's southeastern coast.
• Fray Bentos Fray Bentos, Uruguay, pairs Uruguay River scenery with UNESCO-listed Anglo industrial heritage, historic streets, museums and authentic local culture for curious travellers.
• Tacuarembó Tacuarembó, Uruguay, blends gaucho heritage, Carlos Gardel lore, museums, river landscapes and rural traditions for distinctive northern sightseeing.

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Every region of Uruguay, with guides to the cities, landmarks and local highlights inside each one.

• Colonia Explore Colonia in Uruguay for UNESCO-listed streets, riverfront towns, vineyards, dairy traditions and easy countryside escapes from Montevideo or Buenos Aires.
• Lavalleja Explore Lavalleja’s hills, waterfalls, Villa Serrana retreats, rural heritage and Minas traditions in Uruguay’s scenic southeastern interior.
• Rivera Explore Rivera’s Uruguayan-Brazilian frontier, highland landscapes, gold-mining history, shopping streets and the wild valleys of Lunarejo.
• Paysandu Explore Paysandú in western Uruguay for riverfront history, thermal resorts, Artigas heritage, rural landscapes and traditional Uruguayan food.
• Durazno Explore Durazno in central Uruguay for Río Yi landscapes, republican history, rural traditions, museums and relaxed riverfront culture.
• Santa Lucia River Basin Explore Uruguay’s Santa Lucía River Basin through river towns, rural pasture, wetlands, water heritage and historic Florida.

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• Quebrada de los Cuervos Quebrada de los Cuervos in Uruguay offers rugged ravines, hill walks, native wildlife, scenic viewpoints and quiet rural landscapes near Treinta y Tres.
• Quebrada de los Cuervos National Park Quebrada de los Cuervos National Park in Uruguay offers rugged ravines, grasslands, subtropical forest, vultures and rural trails near Treinta y Tres.
• Piriápolis Discover Piriápolis, a serene coastal town in Uruguay known for its stunning beaches, panoramic hilltop views, historic architecture, and vibrant local culture.
• Cabo Polonio Cabo Polonio, Uruguay: explore shifting dunes, sea-lion colonies, a historic lighthouse, wild beaches and a remote coastal village in Rocha, reached by 4x4 or on foot.
• Punta Ballena Punta Ballena, Uruguay, pairs Atlantic viewpoints, Casapueblo, Arboretum Lussich and Portezuelo beach with coastal walks near Punta del Este.
• Cerro Pan de Azúcar Cerro Pan de Azúcar in Uruguay rises above Piriápolis, with native fauna, coastal views, hiking and a landmark summit cross on Uruguay’s Atlantic coast.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.5 (27,185 reviews)

  Prado Park

  Montevideo's 19th-century park where neoclassical mansions meet roaming peacocks and jacaranda canopies, capturing Uruguay's blend of elegance and everyday leisure.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.5 (24,857 reviews)

  The Fingers of Punta del Este

  Where art meets ocean: Uruguay's monumental hand reaching toward infinity at the edge of two waters.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.7 (9,819 reviews)

  El Jagüel Park

  Riverside lawns and playgrounds in Punta del Este draw crowds for picnics, sports, and river gazing in this expansive public park blending coastal chill with family-friendly action.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.7 (7,754 reviews)

  Santa Teresa National Park

  Uruguay's Atlantic coast guarded by dunes, lagoons, and an 18th-century fortress in Rocha's wild expanse.

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