Tonier travelers may know its Punta del Este beach resort, but Argentina's small neighbor also offers its own gauchos and horse ranches, along with lovely colonial towns like Colonia del Sacramento  and dynamic capital Montevideo.


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The ‘Gold Coast’ is a holiday paradise

Gabriel MeloDown near the bottom of South America, this small, welcoming country especially lures visitors during its balmy summer (the northern hemisphere’s winter with, average temperatures here around an average in January of 23⁰ Celsius/73-74⁰ Fahrenheit). Above all they tend to flock to its 650 kilometres (404 miles) of fetching Atlantic Ocean beaches with both calm and wilder waters, punctuated by sand dunes and rocky bluffs, and served by a variety of places to stay and play, from…

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Why Punta del Este is one of ´5 of Latin America´s Top New Year´s Eve Destinations´

re uruguayo This glamorous beach destination is a favorite among celebrities and party people in general. The festivities start early and last well into New Year's Day, especially in the tony La Barra and the lower-key next-door beach town of José Ignacio. Just remember to reserve early for exclusive clubs like OVO Beach or unforgettable dinners at trendy seaside restaurants. Traditions include toasting with Uruguay’s famous Tannat wine and late-night asados (barbecues). read post  

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6 of Montevideo´s Best Beaches

When most people think of beaches in this small South American country between Argentina and Brazil, Punta del Este and other strands along its "Gold Coast" most readily come to mind. But two hours north, among the charms of Uruguay´s appealing capital (pop. 1.8 million) are several beaches of its own, bathed in the waters of the Río de la Plata (River Plate), an estuary which empties into the South Atlantic and is so huge that locals refer to it as el mar (the sea). So in addition to admiring…

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Uruguay's bohemian beach towns

LibertinusMany visitors to this country get no farther from capital Montevideo than the fancy nearby resorts of Punta del Este and José Ignacio. But up the Atlantic coast toward the border with Brazil lie a string of smaller beach towns wild some of Uruguay's wilder and more bohemian charms, such as Punta del Diablo. The US news website The Week clues us in here. 

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  • Yes, like Argentina next door Uruguay is reknowned for its asados (in fact, I once had one in Sacramento better than any I had in Buenos Aires), but there´s a lot more to its cuisine - here´s an excellent rundown: https://travelfoodatlas.com/uruguayan-food
    Uruguayan Food: 16 Traditional Dishes of Uruguay
    Uruguay is situated in the heart of South America, a relatively small country nestled between Argentina and Brazil.
  • T+L touts "slow travel" in Uruguay: https://www.travelandleisure.com/uruguay-slow-travel-8730643
  • Why Uruguay made the BBC´s list of 20 best places to visit in the coming year: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20251209-the-20-best-places-to-t...
    The 20 best places to travel in 2026
    From a Polynesian island ringed by blue lagoons to the heart of Chile's wine country, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year.
  • And several months after the article below comes out, comes another making an even bolder claim. Really, with wine powerhouses Argentina and Chile next door? https://www.cntraveler.com/story/uruguays-punta-del-este-south-amer...
    Uruguay's Punta del Este Has Quietly Become South America's Most Exciting Wine Destination
    In a country long known for a signature red, young vineyards on the coast are expanding the scene around whites and rosés.
  • Move over, Argentina and Chile? https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/uruguay-wine-tann...
    Wine tourism is making a big splash in Uruguay
    A rustic red wine called tannat and a new vineyard trail are drawing travelers to this small South American country.
  • Here´s why the seaside town of Maldonado made AFAR´s list of "Where to Go in 2024": https://www.afar.com/magazine/where-to-go-2024
    Where to Go in 2024
    The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next
  • A black-travel blog I follow called Travel Noire recently flaged Uruguay as one of a half dozen of South America´s safest countries to visit: https://travelnoire.com/safest-countries-in-south-america
    The 6 Safest Countries in South America To Visit - Travel Noire
    Traveling to South America has plenty of appeal to attract many types of tourists. The continent has at times had a questionable reputation, but...
  • Pretty cool - Montevideo made Lonely Planet´s top 30 places for 2023! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/uruguay/montevideo
    Montevideo travel
    Explore Montevideo holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
  • Quebec-based TheTravel.com is Tripatini's kind of information site: a mix of destinations, travel-industry information, and more which all combines to give travelers a great perspective on the world and how to experience it. And their recent look at the tourism menu in Uruguay is a good example. https://www.thetravel.com/10-reasons-to-visit-uruguay/
  • Tourism in Uruguay is thriving like never before, with visitor numbers expected to jump by 10 percent this summer, and hotspots like Punta del Este booming not just during the summertime high season but year round, thanks to wealthy Argentines and Brazilians: https://en.mercopress.com/2016/11/25/uruguay-expects-10-increase-in...
    Uruguay expects 10% increase in international tourist arrivals this summer
    Uruguay's deputy tourism minister said that based on current trends the number of international tourist arrivals during the current summer season, wh…
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