Uruguay holidays to Montevideo & Colonia del Sacramento offer a mix of chic coastal resorts, picturesque colonial towns, world class winelands, laid-back ‘gaucho’ (cowboy) ranches and exceptional Atlantic bird and marine life, along with a liberal and easy-going culture. Although often used as a beach extension at the end of vacations to Buenos Aires in Argentina, which is only a short ferry ride away, Uruguay is an attractive holiday destination in its own right.
Uruguay is one of South America’s smallest countries, but it is a high-income nation that prides itself on its exceptional levels of equality. The infrastructure is excellent, with great medical care and first-rate city public transport. That said, Uruguay holidays to Montevideo & Colonia, often combined with vacations to Buenos Aires in Argentina, are all about taking life at a slower pace.
The easiest way to get to the capital of Montevideo is by ferry across the Rio de la Plata ('River of Silver') from Buenos Aires, which takes just three hours. Half the population of Uruguay live in this city, which is packed with museums, art galleries and theatres as well as upmarket shopping malls, stylish beach developments and top quality restaurants. The historic Plaza Independencia separates Downtown from the well preserved and picturesque Ciudad Vieja (Old City), with its mix of colonial and Art Deco architecture.
100 miles to the west of Montevideo, the colonial gem of Colonia del Sacramento is a World Heritage Site, with cobbled streets and well preserved architecture. The oldest town in Uruguay, Colonia was founded by the Portuguese in 1610 but the Spanish finally took control in 1777. It is set around a sleepy harbour and is also served by ferries from Buenos Aires, which is just 45 minutes away. The Barrio Historico (Historic Quarter) is surrounded on three sides by water, with incredible sunsets! On Uruguay holidays to Montevideo, Colonia & vacations to Buenos Aires, Argentina, Carmelo is another delightful colonial town and is the ideal base from which to explore Uruguay’s famous winelands.
For sun seekers, Punta del Este on the southern tip of Uruguay is the country’s best-known beach resort. The ‘Miami Beach of South America’, it is a playground for the rich and famous, complete with yacht marina, luxury hotels and huge mansions. For something a little more laid-back, Jose Ignacio offers a more peaceful beach experience on Uruguay holidays to Montevideo & Colonia, or at the end of vacations to Buenos Aires in Argentina.
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