11 Day Highlights of Uruguay

About the destination: Montevideo, situated on the east bank of the Rio de la Plata, is the pleasant capital city of Uruguay. It is a modern and vibrant city with a lot of interesting places to visit, and some good beaches nearby. In the Ciudad Vieja,the old colonial city, located one side of Bahia de Montevideo, is full of beautiful colonial buildings, Spanish style squares and a number of impressive churches. The Casa Rivera and the Museo de Artes Decorativas should not be missed. At the heart of the district is the Plaza Independencia, with its palm-lined streets, and the somber Mausoleo Jose Artigas crowned by a 30-ton statue of the country's hero. Nearby Plaza Independencia you'll find the Palacio Salvo and the Puerta de la Ciudadela. Museumgoers will enjoy the collections of the Museo de la Historia del Arte and the Museo del Carnaval, which documents Montevideo's 100-year embrace of Carnaval. The Torre Antel offers splendid views of the city from the top. And make sure you take an evening to walk along and admire the sunset from the Rambla along the coast.Montevideo is not only the main city of Uruguay; it is its brain and soul. A friendly place, where you still can walk with no hurry, and everybody has time to have a coffee and a chat with a friend. Small buildings, several beaches, wooded parks and a pretty Old Town seduce the visitors.

About the destination: Colonia del Sacramento is in the Rio de la Plata region. Considered World Heritage of the Humanity in 1995 by Unesco, Colonia del Sacramento is known for being one of the cities of the Río de la Plata which still keeps the marvelous magic of its history. The architecture of Colonia del Sacramento is the result of the different architectonical style of the conquerors.

About the destination: Punta del Este is a beach resort town in Uruguay complete with casinos, beaches, yachts and lots of tourists Punta del Este is the the Beverly Hills/French Riviera of South America.A sleepy seaside town during the year, it comes to life during January and February when the population swells with vacationers looking for sun and fun. Punta del Este offers a little bit of everything to everybody: packed beaches near the peninsula to see and be seen but also long empty stretches of ocean beaches just minutes to the East for those looking for peace and quiet. Casinos, concerts and non-stop nightlife as well as intimate world class restaurants. And the sunsets are just priceless.Considered one of the most exclusive vacation spots in South America, with its beautiful blue coloured water beaches, lively nightlife, amazing mansions and beautiful people, Punta del Este is a place not to be missed when you visit Uruguay.

About the destination: José Ignacio was a fishing village that has become an exclusive tourist resort, an ostentatious and lively extension of the social life of Punta del Este: rich and famous visit it attracted by the beaches, such as the Mansa and brava, popular also with surfers. Yoga studios, cocktail lounges and terrace grills abound on the grassy peninsula, many of which are connected to trendy hotels. The staircase of the lighthouse of José Ignacio reaches the lantern, which overlooks the South Atlantic.