The 7 Beautiful Places to Visit in Uruguay Before You Die – Top places

The 7 Beautiful Places to Visit in Uruguay Before You Die – Top places. Located on the southeast coast of South America, Uruguay is South America’s second smallest country (after Suriname) – but despite that, there are hundreds of places that could make the list of best places to visit in Uruguay before you die. A potted history would contain input from Spain and Portugal, as well as Argentina and Brazil, and consequently Uruguay has a complex but fascinating cultural and architectural history. As well as being a melting pot of cultures, it is also a natural beauty with plenty of beaches and forests to keep you in perpetual awe.

Pocitos

A district of the capital, Montevideo, the area is known for its fabulous beach Playa Pocitos and the boulevard, Rambla, which runs along its length. There are many excellent restaurants and boutiques along the Rambla, and the beach is nothing but golden sand and clear waters.

Palacio Salvo

While you’re in Montevideo, the Palacio Salvo is a building well worth a visit. Whilst the inside is used mainly for office space, the outside is a beautiful example of the architectural prowess of the 1920s. It was the tallest building in South America for decades.

Isla de Lobos

Five miles from the Uruguayan coast, the Isla de Lobos is the definition of an island paradise. It is the home of Uruguay’s first automated lighthouse, incidentally the tallest lighthouse in the world, and the whole island is a nature reserve – it has the largest population of seals worldwide.

Mana de Punta del Este

Brava Beach, Punta del Este, is home to a wonder-inspiring sculpture by the Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal. Completed in just six days, this hand rising from the sand is meant to warn potential swimmers against the rough waters of Parada 1.

Punta Colarada

A small peninsula in the Maldonado District, the resort has some of the best beaches in Uruguay. Surrounded by crystal waters, the Mansa and Brava beaches are beautiful for both water-sports and swimming.

Montevideo 

Both the capital city and largest city in Uruguay, Montevideo hosted all the games of the first FIFA World Cup. But there’s not just history there for sports fans; the beautiful Cathedral and host of museums will have you busy for hours. It has a beautiful skyline and buzzing night-life, perfect for all tastes.

Colonia del Sacramento

A UNESCO World Heritage site, this picturesque town lives on a peninsula in the south of Uruguay. From cobbled streets to beautiful churches, this town has a surprising amount of beautiful places to offer given its size.


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