22 days in Uruguay Itinerary

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Montevideo
— 4 nights
Drive
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Colonia del Sacramento
— 4 nights
Drive
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Punta del Este
— 5 nights
Drive
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Rocha
— 3 nights
Drive
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Punta del Diablo
— 3 nights
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Montevideo — 4 nights

Pizzorno Family Estates and Iglesia de las Carmelitas are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales and El Prado. Change things up with a short trip to Establecimiento Juanico in Canelones (about 44 minutes away). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Orange Bike, try your luck at Sofitel Montevideo Casino, explore the historical opulence of Castillo Pittamiglio, and explore the world behind art at Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes Juan Manuel Blanes.

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Exeter, UK to Montevideo is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Uruguay Standard Time (UYT) is minus 3 hours. In March, daytime highs in Montevideo are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Colonia del Sacramento.
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Colonia del Sacramento — 4 nights

Step off the beaten path and head to Bodega Boutique El Legado and Rambla Colonia Del Sacramento. Galeria de los Suspiros and Basilica De Santisimo Sacramento are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Go for a jaunt from Colonia del Sacramento to Carmelo to see Playa Sere about 1h 10 min away. There's lots more to do: take a leisurely stroll along Paseo de San Gabriel, examine the collection at Museo Ferroviario de Piriápolis, get engrossed in the history at Museo Portugues, and admire the landmark architecture of Parque Anchorena.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Colonia del Sacramento trip builder website.

You can drive from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In March in Colonia del Sacramento, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Punta del Este.
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Punta del Este — 5 nights

Monaco of South America

Get a sense of the local culture at Ralli Museum Punta del Este and Vina Eden. Explore hidden gems such as Playa de Jose Ignacio and Parque Salto del Penitente. Venture out of the city with trips to Piriapolis (Playa Punta Colorada & Cerro San Antonio), Pan De Azucar (in Pan de Azucar) and Faro de Jose Ignacio (in Maldonado). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Arboretum Lussich, take a leisurely stroll along Rambla General Jose Artigas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Solanas, and get great views at Mirador Punta Ballena.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Punta del Este trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Colonia del Sacramento to Punta del Este in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and flight. In March in Punta del Este, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to drive to Rocha.
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Rocha — 3 nights

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Fortress of Santa Teresa and La Pedrera. Escape the urban bustle at Beaches at Cabo Polonio and Santa Teresa National Park. There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Punta del Diablo and relax and rejuvenate at Balneario La Paloma.

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Getting from Punta del Este to Rocha by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in March, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Punta del Diablo.
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Punta del Diablo — 3 nights

On the 19th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Playa del Rivero, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Grande, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa de la Viuda. On the 20th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de la Calavera, visit a coastal fixture at Lighthouse of Cabo Polonio, and then identify plant and animal life at Monte de Ombues.

To find maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Punta del Diablo travel planner.

You can drive from Rocha to Punta del Diablo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Rocha to Punta del Diablo. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.
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Uruguay travel guide

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Landmarks · Scenic Walking Areas · Art Museums
Switzerland of South America
One of the smallest countries in South America, tourist-friendly Uruguay is often called the "Switzerland of South America" because of its consistent economic development and progressive society. Open-minded Montevideo serves as the starting point of most Uruguay vacations, offering visitors an eclectic cultural scene and a chance to discover some of South America's major architectural treasures. Away from the cosmopolitan capital city, vacations in Uruguay involve exploring wildlife-rich areas along the Atlantic and touring the rustic interior on horseback, gaucho style. In this sports-loving country, the highlight of your Uruguay trip might just be a soccer match between Penarol and Nacional, the country's two major clubs.
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