Whether you’re in it for the old or contemporary and western art that lines the walls of the ubiquitous galleries in our cities or towns, or the incredible natural, outdoor adventure that awaits just outside the city limits, or an experience at the Carnaval de las Llamadas, an Uruguayan vacation is a dream. Lush green golf lawns as in Punta del Este, sparkling fountains in Montevideo, shops full of arts & crafts -from carpets to semiprecious stones jewellery, fascinating museums, world-class dining, flights in hot-air balloons and paragliding, and more await those exploring our country.
We open the door of an amazing country!
We have the tips of our local experts to make the most of your Uruguayan vacation, ensuring that you won’t leave a rock unturned. Stop into the unique Museo Ralli, a hit for all ages with its temporary and permanent collections of fine-art paintings and sculptures from Dalí, Chagall, Beryl Cook, Michael Burt, to Agustín Cárdenas, and a plethora of incredible contemporary Latin American artists.
Head into the Atlantic belt of our south to know our beautiful coastal lagoons, and wonder with the largest southern pink flamingoes colony of Southamerica and hundreds of migratory birds, or dive with the sea lions in the most massive colony of our sub-continent on the Isla de Lobos, or explore in Harley-Davidsons the routes of our inner lands with your friends with all the time of the world at your disposal in full freedom!
Among our favourites: the exploration of our mines of amethysts and family wineries in the Way of the Amethysts, and the full enjoyment of the incredible saltwater hot-springs at the Salinas del Almirón Resort Termal in the north of the country, alongside unforgettable historical Ways, incredible adventure expeditions inside of our forests, plus yoga, dance therapy and equine-therapy classes between a pleiad of Ways and experiences that will make you want to live here forever.
Take a helicopter tour of the wineries in Punta del Este and Solanas, fly by light-plane over Valle del Lunarejo in Rivera, ride like the gauchos at the Sierras de Lavalleja or take an off-road piloting course in the same area; explore the old lighthouses of our Southern coast and know their incredible stories, watch the Southern whales, dolphins, Magellanic penguins, sea turtles and so much more in our Atlantic; learn to dance the tango with experts in the halls of the Hotel del Lago Punta del Este Golf & Art Resort, milk a cow at the Tambo Lapataia in Punta del Este, enjoy our traditional dances in unforgettable shows, sail in a kayak over the Río de la Plata in Colonia del Sacramento, tee off on the challenging brick dust tennis courts at the Hotel del Lago Punta del Este Golf & Art Resort. Tune in to the art and history of the country in the Art Gallery of the same resort, with its outstanding collection of National Art.
Your journey through southern Uruguay provides you with opportunities to discover our Atlantic coastline, our beautiful sandy beaches, and the densely-forested pine woods in Solanas and Punta Ballena to delight and fully enjoy the colours of autumn in Portezuelo and Colonia, the rugged and rocky stretch of Cabo Polonio and Punta del Diablo, La Paloma and everything in between and think of Punta del Este as the lively heart of the region that connects alluring destinations east and west through the iconic Interbalnearia Highway.
For your Way of the Hot-Springs tour, don’t forget to pack your sports shoes to see the city’s classic attractions, like the Historic Circuit and the Casona del Patriarca in front of the Uruguay River.
Just southeast and in the south of the country, at the Maldonado´s Hills and in the area of Melilla in Canelones, sip renowned wines of many varietals from some of the world’s most respected vineyards. Perhaps most importantly, bring your appetite to sample the fusion filled culinary gaucho scene of the border in Rivera, Artigas and Tacuarembó, and the epicurean, farm-to-table flavours and dining of the valleys and hills where menus Á la Carte and Buffetts are waiting for you.
And do not forget your traditional hat and rustic boots to travel the Gaucho Way in Tacuarembó, with a fantastic celebration by all over the top of our most beloved traditions: the Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha!
Follow the route northwest and let the Queguay forests enthral you, enjoying them fully from a viewpoint of 360º to 40 meters high, or in paramotor or paragliding flight cutting your breath! Think of forests hikes and in rivers perfectly suited for sailing, fishing, snorkelling and more.
If you proceed southwest from Paysandú along routes 24 and 21, parallel to the Uruguay river, you´ll then arrive at the precious Colonia del Sacramento, an architectural jewel declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where stunning scenery, a lovely historic neighbourhood, great dining and a variety of exciting land and water-based activities await you in a laidback setting. Or drive along the most beloved section of the Interbalnearia Highway from Colonia to Punta del Este, stopping at the top of Portezuelo to enjoy a movie panorama!
With us as your private guide through a so diverse country, your Uruguayan vacation will be great!
With its beach resorts and cities kissed by the Atlantic shoreline on one side and rugged hills on the others, and cross-country roads that teeter on the edge of sea cliffs cut through the coast and climb into the northeast hills, Uruguay has earned its place in the spotlight. One part cosmopolitan, three parts with a pastoral natural beauty, you could spend months discovering all of its charms. And we have. We’ll introduce you to all our favourite finds. Ask us!