Places to visit in Uruguay

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Colonia and Carmelo Montevideo Punta del Este beaches and coastline

Colonia and Carmelo

The little port of Colonia is the oldest town in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while sleepy Carmelo is popular for golf and fine wines.

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Montevideo

The cultural melting pot of Montevideo is home to monumental public buildings, a historic core and lively port area.

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Montevideo

Punta del Este beaches and coastline

The coastline east of Montevideo has huge dunes, rocky capes and yawning stretches of soft sand.

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Cabo Polonio
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Colonia and Carmelo

The little port of Colonia is the oldest town in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while sleepy Carmelo is popular for golf and fine wines.

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Montevideo

Montevideo

The cultural melting pot of Montevideo is home to monumental public buildings, a historic core and lively port area.

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Cabo Polonio

Punta del Este beaches and coastline

The coastline east of Montevideo has huge dunes, rocky capes and yawning stretches of soft sand.

Explore more

Papagaio

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