'Uruguay'

The best way to describe Uruguay is that of a laidback leafy country where the locals love to sip their Mate tea everywhere they go. The easy going nature of the Uruguayan people make Uruguay a fun place to travel. Enjoy Montevideo, Colonia de Sacramento and Punta del Este and in the west there's some nice river towns like Mercedes, Carmelo and Fray Bentos. Uruguay has beaches too and is the safest country in South America to travel in!

Carmelo

The small city of Carmelo sits on the edge of the Rio de la Plata. Located northwest of both Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo and just 2hrs by boat from Buenos Aires. Carmelo has a beautiful river beach with white sands!
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Colonia del Sacramento

A leafy historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets, lighthouse tower, ruins, museums, old houses, restaurants, bars and cafes. It's a beautiful place to walk around, stay the night and also makes an easy day trip from Buenos Aires!
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Fray Bentos

Fray Bentos is one in a string of tranquil little towns beside a river on the western side of Uruguay. It's near others such as Mercedes, Carmelo and Paysandu. Fray Bentos is also a popular border crossing to and from Argentina!
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Maldonado

The historical circuit in Maldonado offers some interesting sights including the Dragon's Barracks military fort, the cathedral and museums!
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Mercedes

Mercedes is a lovely small city on the banks of the Negro River inland from the Uruguay River and the border with Argentina. Walking around Mercedes is captivating with its many eye-catching streets, colorful houses and tree-lined footpaths. Visit Port Island for a picnic by the river!
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Montevideo

The Sunday market - 'La Feria Tristan Narvaja' is one of Montevideo's highlights. It's not just food and produce. It's antiques, books, jewelry, everything and anything. Montevideo is a great city and has some beautiful historic buildings!
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Paysandu

Across the border from Colon (Argentina) is Paysandu. Paysandu is a pleasant city near the river and has various sights to see including the port and old cemetery!
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Piriapolis

Piriapolis is a beautiful beach and resort town backed by lush green hills. There is plenty to do in and out of the water including taking a chairlift up San Antonio Hill for spectacular views of the whole area!
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Punta del Diablo

Devil's Point known in Uruguay as Punta del Diablo is not as scary as it sounds. In fact it's a very laid-back place with beautiful beaches, Santa Teresa National Park and a fortress very close-by!
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Punta del Este

Best time of year to be in Punta del Este is between December and late February for the beaches, surfing and boating. The playground of the rich and famous 2hrs east of Montevideo!
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Rocha

The Rocha Department has a lot more to offer than the city itself. But the city has some old colonial buildings and facades in the streets around the plaza!
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Tacuarembo / Durazno

The heart of gaucho country in northern Uruguay. Tacuarembo is also the birthplace of tango legend Carlos Gardel and there is a museum dedicated to him in nearby Valle Eden!
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Treinta y Tres / Melo

A quick tour of both cities sights including important and historic buildings and the museum of history and fine arts in Treinta y Tres!
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Uruguay - Fray Bentos, Montevideo, Tacuarembo and Colonia del Sacramento