Uruguay

Most visited cities in Uruguay

Montevideo

Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay, located on the east bank of the Rio de la Plata. Though sometimes overlooked beside nearby Buenos Aires, Montevideo is a significant city in its own right: it's the cultural and political center of the country, home to well over a million people, more than ten times the size of the next largest Uruguayan city. The metro area has around two million—half of the population of Uruguay—but the friendliness and helpfulness of the residents will make you think you're in a much smaller city.

A Beach Destination

Montevideo offers several beautiful beaches along its coastline and the bay of Montevideo. Here are some of the top beaches in Montevideo Playa Pocitos: Located in the upscale neighborhood of Pocitos, Playa Pocitos is one of the most popular and iconic beaches in Montevideo. It features a wide sandy shoreline, calm waters, and a vibrant atmosphere. The beach is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and beach sports. It is also lined with cafes, restaurants, and bars, making it a great spot to enjoy a drink or meal with a view.
Ramírez Beach: Situated in the residential neighborhood of Ramirez, this beach offers a more tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. It is known for its long stretch of golden sand, shallow waters, and family-friendly environment.
Playa Carrasco: Located in the neighborhood of Carrasco, Playa Carrasco is a beautiful beach known for its picturesque surroundings. It features a wide sandy beach with dunes, palm trees, and scenic views of the Río de la Plata.

Punta del Este

Punta del Este is a beach resort town in Uruguay complete with casinos, beaches, yachts and lots of tourists from all over the world. Many of these tourists come from the other side of the Rio de la Plata from Argentina to get some nice fun in the sun on a beach away from the brown waters of the Rio de la Plata. Punta del Este is located in Maldonado Department, adjacent to the departmental capital of Maldonado, on the Atlantic Coast in the south of the country. The city had a population of 9,300 people in 2011.

Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia del Sacramento is in southwestern Uruguay, across from Buenos Aires on the northern shore of the Rio de la Plata. Founded in 1680 as a Portuguese colony, Colonia's historic district is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, full of cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings.

Punta del Diablo

Piriápolis

Chuy

José Ignacio

Maldonado

Rivera

Rivera is a city in the northern interior of Uruguay. It's the capital of Rivera Department, located on the border with Brazil, right across from the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento. Full of large hills and cheap shopping, Rivera's main attraction is its location on the border. Uruguayans come for the inexpensive goods on the Brazilian side, and Brazilians come for the duty-free shops on the Uruguayan side. Travellers from other countries can take advantage of both. Rivera also gives you the chance to stand with a foot in each country—a cool photo opportunity.

Punta Ballena

La Paloma

Cabo Polonio

Cabo Polonio is a village in the Atlantic Coast region of Uruguay.