One Week Uruguay Itinerary: A Comprehensive Uruguay Travel Guide

I recently got the opportunity to spend one week in Uruguay, exploring every inch of its beautiful coastline to create this comprehensive Uruguay Itinerary. During my time in Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo, Punta del Este, and road-tripping up the coast, I put together the perfect Uruguay itinerary with the best places to see, stay, eat, and even watch the sunset all over Uruguay.

This itinerary is for those who want to make the most of their time in this country, accomplish the best things to do and see in Uruguay (from big cities to beach towns), and make sure to explore as much as possible.

In my opinion, Uruguay is totally underrated in terms of countries to visit in South America. I’m not sure if it’s the small population (3.5m) or the fact that it’s a popular holiday destination mostly for rich Argentinians and Brazilians (and not much else). But, I’m here to try and launch Uruguay travel onto the radar of more travelers far and wide.

Introduction to Uruguay

Before, I would never have thought “Uruguay” was synonymous with ‘miles of pristine sandy beaches,’ ‘luxurious beach parties,’ ‘colorful bohemian towns,’ or ‘fascinating colonial history,’ but my one week in Uruguay changed all that for me.

This quite affluent country really has it all. They quite literally have all the cows (there are 12 million cows to 3 million people… go figure), but in terms of scenery, the views during Uruguay travel can’t be rivaled – both of the coast and of rolling farming knolls for miles and miles.

I traveled by bus for some of my journey, and by rental car with Hertz Uruguay for the rest – which I also highly recommend in order to see more points of interest – I’ll go into more detail below!

I traveled like quite the flashpacker during my trip and stayed in cozy private rooms at El Viajero Hostels (as I love the privacy of my own room but the social aspects of a hostel as a solo traveler), but I will recommend accommodation in Uruguay for a range of budgets.

Uruguay Travel Itinerary: Getting to Uruguay

Ferry: To get here, I took the easily accessible ferry to Colonia del Sacramento from Buenos Aires. There are ferry connections multiple times a day on Colonia Express between Buenos Aires and Uruguay. Specifically, you can get the ferry from Buenos Aires to three different Uruguayan cities: Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo, AND Punta del Este. It’s the most convenient to arrive by ferry into Colonia and leave from Punta del Este.

Fly: You can fly into Montevideo from many international airports. Punta del Este has an airport too!

• Check the cheapest flights to and from Uruguay on CheapoAir

Quick Uruguay Travel Tips:

• Montevideo Sunday Market: Try to be in Montevideo on a Sunday, the day they have their incredible and massive city-wide street market.
• Renting Cars in Uruguay: You can rent a car and do this whole journey, or you can bus between places and spend a couple of days in each place. The main cities are easily connected by bus. However, in this Uruguay Itinerary, days 4-5 require a car so you can make the most of the coast and see lots of points along the coast that you cannot see by bus. But, you can always take a bus and spend an extra day on the beach rather than making these road trips (although I would recommend them!) Check out my guide to driving in Uruguay for reference.
• Uruguayan Foods: While in Uruguay, keep your eyes out for these popular foods: Asado (meat cooked over hot coals), mate (a tea that nearly everyone drinks), dulce de leche (a caramel-like spread eaten for breakfast and in sweets), Chivito (A Uruguayan steak sandwich).

URUGUAY ITINERARY FIRST STOP: COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO

On the first day of your 1 week in Uruguay, you’ll arrive in the tiny, beautiful, UNESCO world heritage site of Colonia del Sacramento. A quick stroll down its tree-lined cobblestone streets and you’ll be reeled in by Colonia’s unique charm.

It’s located on a little peninsula, with the world’s widest river, the Rio de La Plata, visible from all sides. Little colorful colonial buildings make up most of the old town, often with equally picturesque flowers and vines crawling up the old, cracking walls.

Colonia del Sacramento used to be a Portuguese colonial town, and you can see how well lots of the parts of this old walled town have been preserved. It really feels like you have stepped back in time as you walk these streets -a true highlight in South America. Spend a couple of days here to get a cozy and nostalgic feeling of a time long passed.

Getting to Colonia del Sacramento

Ferries leave from Buenos Aires multiple times a day, so getting there by the early afternoon should be no problem. Colonia’s ferry terminal is right next to the bus station, and both are about a 10-minute walk to the center of town or to El Viajero.

Where to Stay in Colonia del Sacramento

Here are my best recommendation of where to stay in Colonia for a range of budgets.

Budget to Mid: El Viajero Colonia

El Viajero is just outside what used to be the old town walls, and within walking distance to everything you could need to see. There’s a cozy common room, an outdoor patio where they have Uruguayan asado BBQs on the regular, a rooftop terrace for warm summer days, and a beautiful design throughout.

As with all El Viajero Hostels, there are both private and dorm rooms available for a very affordable cost. All come with free delicious Uruguayan breakfast and the expert advice of workers, who helped me effectively plan out my day and a half in Colonia.

Mid to Luxe: Posada Plaza Mayor and Charco Hotel

If you want some ADORABLE boutique hotel options with original stone walls, leaf-covered courtyards, and quaint spaces, both of these hotels are in the perfect locations.

Posada Plaza Mayor is a bit easier on the budget, and Charco hotel also offers a pool and balcony views.

Uruguay Itinerary Day 1: Colonia del Sacramento Town + Museums

For day one of your Uruguay itinerary, I recommend getting to Colonia del Sacramento as early as you can, to experience as much as possible! Once you get settled into your room, I recommend exploring the old town today.

My favorite thing to do in a new city, especially one as quaint and manageable as this, is to simply grab your camera and get wonderfully lost among the little streets.

While you do that, though, make sure to check out Colonia’s many museums. There are eight, and if you go inside the Municipal museum near the lighthouse you can purchase a ticket that is good for all of them! So today is all about exploring the old town and its museums.

Today, make sure to check out these spots (all visible on Google Maps):

• The Lighthouse + Plaza Mayor (Faro de Colonia del Sacramento) and the two main parks near it, for these are some of the best photo ops and most beautiful and colorful places in the town.
• Teatro Bastion del Carmen – This beautiful theater/art exhibit looks out on the water and is a beautiful space to explore.
• Rambla del Colonia del Sacramento – The riverfront boardwalk (remember it’s a river and not the sea! you can even see Buenos Aires on a clear day) faces the sunset pretty perfectly, so it might be a good idea to end your adventure here to watch the sunset over the water.
• Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento – a beautiful old white church right in the center of town
• Wander the cobblestone streets – All the streets are lined for miles with massive trees, making them incredibly scenic and great for photos – especially in fall!
• Feria Artesanal – this market is just past Teatro Bastion del Carmen, and has all sorts of local crafts to browse through.
• Porton de Campo (The drawbridge entrance) – This used to be the drawbridge entrance to the old town, and is now a memorable stone wall and entrance that’s perfect for a photo op.

And these main museums as you go: (also visible on Google maps or maps you can get from the hostel)

• Portuguese Museum – learn all about the Portuguese occupation of the town
• Municipal Museum – general history and archeological sites of Colonia
• Indigenous Museum – learn about the indigenous populations of Uruguay
• Tile Museum (Museo de Azulejo) – history and various tiles from Europe and beyond
• Regional Archives Museum – An old Portuguese house with documents and history of the city’s founding

If you’re up for it, finish up your day with dinner on the water at one of a few restaurants along the northern part of the peninsula. Alternatively, you can cook at the hostel, or grab a cheap bite from a restaurant two blocks from El Viajero that offers half price for takeaway food orders, and another 10% off if you pay with card. Done, and done!

Uruguay Itinerary Day 2 Part 1: Colonia

Although I recommend just one night in Colonia, I recommend making it into an almost-two days situation. Spend the night in Colonia, enjoy the breakfast, and then rent a bike to head up the Rambla.

Just outside the city are some gorgeous coastlines that are perfect for a morning bike ride up the street ‘Rambla Cristobal Colon.” You can rent bikes from El Viajero! This will take you past the artisanal market and past plenty of beaches and small hills to your right that serve as mini-lookout points across the bay and towards the old town.

Eventually, you will reach Playa Urbana Real de San Carlos, where you can make your way into town and check out the Plaza de Toros. Enjoy some time up the coast and then head back into town for a last goodbye before grabbing a bus to Montevideo from the bus station (you can also rent cars – see below!)

URUGUAY TRAVEL ITINERARY SECOND STOP: MONTEVIDEO

You can’t have a Uruguay itinerary without the capital! Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay, and a big Metropolitan city centered around some beautiful squares and interesting historical quarters.

A Brief intro to Montevideo

Montevideo was actually formed by the Spanish as a sort of answer to the Portuguese colonizing in Colonia – there was a bit of a tiff between the two at that time. The Spanish gave land to a few families from Buenos Aires and the Canary Islands and, just like that, created the city.

The city has a very interesting history from that point – being ruled by the Spanish and Portuguese, becoming independent at the same time as Argentina, having the UK come in to help with disputes and control the ports for a time, and sadly like many other places in the world, having a genocide of indigenous people. To this day, 88% of Uruguayans are of European descent – leaving 10% of African descent, mainly from the slave trade, and only 2% indigenous. Wow, right?

Today, Montevideo and Uruguay as a whole is one of the most progressive places in South America. It was one of the first in the area to legalize both cannabis and abortion and is known for its forward-thinking ways and also for its super chilled-out president, who used to show up to his office in flip-flops. Like Colonia, the main town is situated on a little peninsula, but much bigger.

As I said above, try to be in Montevideo on a Sunday to experience the incredible Feria de Tristan Narvaja, honestly one of the most incredible, huge, and eclectic markets I have ever been to on my travels. It would be perfect to have day 3 of this itinerary fall on a Sunday, so you could go to the market in the morning and then leave for Punta del Este in the early afternoon.

Getting to Montevideo:

For the easiest Uruguay travel, busses run from Colonia to Montevideo ever hour or so, and cost 350-ish pesos. You can also choose to rent a car in Colonia and drive to Montevideo.

The Montevideo bus station, Tres Cruces, is a little bit out of town. Once you arrive you’ll want to grab either a public bus or a taxi to your accommodation.

Where to Stay in Montevideo

Budget to Mid: El Viajero Montevideo

El Viajero Montevideo is located near the heart of downtown, within walking distance to anything you could need to visit and within two blocks of the city’s main road. It’s got a huge open main room, with a high ceiling covered by a thin sunroof that lets natural light in.

There’s a common room to hang out, eat, and watch TV, along with a huge outdoor courtyard and hostel bar. There’s also a rooftop terrace for hot summer days – truly all you could need to meet people, hang out, and have space to chill.

Mid to Luxe: Alma Historica Boutique Hotel

Definitely the cutest boutique hotel in the city, Alma Historica Boutique Hotel is located at the end of the peninsula near the plaza and ferry port.

It’s in a historic building and has immaculate gaucho-themed rooms with incredible decor that will truly scream ‘Uruguay.’ It’s elegant yet modern and perfect for photo ops.

Montevideo Drink Tours

If you prefer tours, there are a few of them in this city you can squeeze into your itinerary:

• Iconic Bouza Winery Tasting + Tapas Tour  – Spend 3-4 hours visiting a beautiful well-known winery nearby
• Tannat Wine Tasting Tour – A good alternative to a road trip

Uruguay Itinerary Day 2 Part 2: Arriving in Montevideo

Once you arrive at your accommodation, take some time to chill out. You can always check out some bars if it’s the weekend, but it has already been a busy day, and this is the perfect afternoon to rest and prepare for the next couple of days. If you’re a nightlife person, this may be a good opportunity to try some bars and taste Uruguayan wine!

Uruguay Itinerary Day 3: Montevideo Old Town and Sights

Rise and shine, time to explore! After the free breakfast, I would recommend checking out the free walking tour, which meets in Plaza Independencia each day around 10:30 am (but maybe be different with weekends – check with your accommodation). Make sure to tip!

The free walking tour is the perfect introduction to the main areas of the city and the old town. In about 3 hours, the walking tour will take you through these sights (also visible on Google Maps):

• Plaza Independencia and the buildings and history surrounding it
• Artigas Mausoleum
• Old Town Entrance (Puerta de la Ciudadela)
• Teatro Solis
• Constitution Square (Plaza Matriz)
• Matriz Church
• Sarandi – shopping street
• Plaza Zabala

Montevideo Food Market

Once the tour is over, head a few blocks over Mercado del Puerto and grab a classic Uruguayan lunch of meat, meat, and more meat! Even if you’re a vegetarian, this place is worth walking around. It’s quite a spectacle to see all the different restaurants squeezed into this one, old train station-like building, with seats all around an open counter surrounding MASSIVE asado barbecues cooking everything you could imagine.

It’s not the cheapest meal, but it’s a Uruguayan classic – so you can write it off under ‘experiencing local food and culture!’ The streets around here are also very lively with markets and shopping. You can’t miss it while traveling Uruguay!

Montevideo Museums + Main Street

Next, wrap up anything else you may have wanted to return to in old town and head out on the main road, Av 18 de Julio. There are a few more main squares along this road, lots of shopping, and a few more points of interest you may want to check out. Here are some of the places you can spend the remainder of your afternoon at:

• Museo del Tango Tango Museum (Plaza Independencia)
• Museum of Cannabis – yes, I’m serious 😛
• Centro de Fotografia de Montevideo – Photography Exhibits
• Future Museum of Natural History
• Andes 1972 Museum– info about and tributes to a mysterious 1972 Andes plane crash
• Squares + Plazas – Plaza Juan Pedro Fabini, Plaza de Cagancha
• Fuente los Candados – A fountain covered in locks that lovers are destined to return to have their love be locked, should they place a lock on it.
• Contemporary Art Apace  – this is an old jail turned into a center for art exhibitions.

If you have time today or tomorrow, you can also make your way to the end of Av 18 de Julio to the central stadium, the Estadio Centenario. Much like Argentina, futbol can be considered the ‘local religion’ here, and Uruguay has actually won the world cup twice!

No Uruguay travel guide would be complete without mentioning futbol. At the estadio Centenario, you can find a huge park, a few historical statues and monuments, and the main point of interest, a futbol museum.

If you can make it back, I suggest watching the sunset tonight from the long jetty on the outside of the old town. This old jetty perfectly faces the sunset over the water, and if you’re lucky you might even get to watch a huge old tanker ship sail out of the harbor!

Tonight, you can either check out one of Montevideo’s many highly-rated restaurants, cook in the hostel, or find some takeaways to eat before a night out. As always, choose your own adventure!

Uruguay Itinerary Day 4: Montevideo: Rambla and Punta Carretas

Now that you’ve seen just about all of the city center, it’s time to explore Montevideo’s many amazing beaches. The best way to do this is by renting a bike, of course!

I rented a bike from Hertz Uruguay in Punta Carretas before renting a car there, and it was quite easy and foolproof and allowed me to have the bike for 24 hours before riding it back to Hertz to pick up my car. But you can also rent bikes from most hotels and other places in the city too.

Ride the Rambla

Montevideo’s Rambla, or waterfront path, is actually a full 22km long. If you’re a super-adventurer you might even want to ride the whole thing today – it’s totally not impossible in a day on a bike; in fact, it could be quite leisurely if you took your time to stop at different beaches all day.

The Rambla runs from the old town (where you watched sunset yesterday) to a smaller neighboring town called Ciudad de la Costa. For a good adventure, I would look to maybe make it to Playa Honda or Playa Verde (visible on google maps!) but you can bike as long or as short as you’d like.

You will pass by tons of beaches, viewpoints, parks, overlooks, and views on the Rambla, and can, as always, choose your own adventure on where to stop and hang out.

Montevideo Beaches

On your adventure, make sure not to miss the first beach on the other side of the peninsula: Playa de los Pocitos. This is the classic Montevideo view that you see in photos and postcards. It’s the long, sandy beach bordered by tall modern buildings, and it’s absolutely beautiful! There’s also a big ‘Montevideo’ sign at the eastern side (farthest from the city) that faces said beach and buildings for the best photo op in the city.

After your big bike ride, you can check out the other main part of town apart from old town: Punta Carretas and Trouville. This is an affluent part of town with beautiful streets, nice eateries, and shopping galore. They actually have another free walking tour through this part of town each day at 3pm if you would be so inclined.

Sunset today: Today, make sure not to miss the sunset from the point right across from Punta Carretas of the same name. You can drive right to the end of the point to the Punta Brava Lighthouse, and the sunset from there is equally spectacular and right over the water behind the town.

For dinner, feel free to grab a bite in that area or head back into the main town. I do recommend renting a car today to be ready for tomorrow morning to have a full day on the road.

Scenes from the Sunday Market  

Uruguay Itinerary Day 5: Montevideo to Punta Del Este

Today is a big road trip day – the first of two! If you were able to make this day fall on a Sunday, it would be the perfect opportunity to check out Montevideo’s incredible city-wide street market. The Feria de Tristan Narvaja is a market in South America that happens each week without fail.

Like I said above, it’s one of the most diverse and eclectic markets I have ever been to. Need a remote? Seaweed? A fish tank? An ancient camera? Any possible second-hand clothing or accessories you could think of? New boots? Lensless glasses frames? Fresh fruit and veg? Perfect, because they have it here. The market starts around 8 but gets busy around 10 or so – spend a few hours getting lots and finding bargains; I guarantee you won’t leave empty-handed.

If you decide not to rent a car, you can get the bus to Punta Del Este, and it takes about 2-3 hours. But, renting a car is truly the best way to get the most out of the amazing coastline. You know I have terrible fomo and wanted to see all the possible points of interest, so I truly think you’ll want to rent a car for the best Uruguay travel options.

I recommend finishing with the market by the early afternoon in order to have plenty of time to stop along the beautiful coast for your road trip. If you can, take the coastal route the whole way so you’ll always be next to the ocean!

Montevideo to Punta Del Este Road Trip

As I have already mentioned multiple times, I rented my car for my Uruguay road trip from Hertz Uruguay. They made it painless and easy for me to rent a car in Montevideo and return it in Punta del Este, and as I mentioned they also made it easy for me to rent bikes to make the most of these cities too (see day 4 in Montevideo!).

Before you get on the road, make sure to check out my Tips for Driving in Uruguay. Then, you’ll be all set!

Here are some great road trip stops on the way from Montevideo to Punta del Este (mostly visible on Google Maps – or view them in full  deatil in my Uruguay Road Trip blog post right here (recommended!).

• Sand dunes along the rambla – the Montevideo Rambla keeps going past beautiful expanses of beaches and small sand dunes
•  El Aguillo – A huge eagle statue that used to be the home of an Italian artist
• Atlantida – cute tiny beach town
• Castillo de Francisco Piria – A castle to visit just off the main highway
• Piriapolis – beautiful beach town
• Cerro San Antonio – a hill with an incredible view of the sunset and Piriapolis
• Casapueblo – incredible and famous white beachfront hotel and museum.

Casapueblo is a VERY special stop in this Uruguay travel guide, so make sure to leave enough time to get here far before sunset. They actually close just before sunset (the last entry is about 30 min before) so make sure to time it right!

This is an absolutely incredible work of architectural art by famous artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. The hotel also serves as a museum displaying all sorts of different mediums of his art, and quite possibly is home to the best sunset in the country (although there are so many good ones!) Apparently, they read his poetry each evening too, so it’s a great place to end the daylight of this awesome day and watch the sun go down.

Punta del Este is about 30 minutes from here, so you’ll be able to catch the last few ounces of daylight before arrivinSince you’ll be arriving after dark, there’s not too much point to explore today, but as one of the nightlife capitals of Latin America, you are perfectly on time to head out to the bars.rs.

URUGUAY TRAVEL ITINERARY THIRD STOP: PUNTA DEL ESTE

I’ve been told that Punta del Este is the ‘St Tropez of Latin America,’ and I could totally see how that’s a thing. Although I was here in winter, I could just picture the long sandy beaches lined by huge Miami-style hotels + apartment complexes just bustling with people in the summer sun. This is where the elite of Buenos Aires and Brazil come to party, and spend money on lavish beach clubs and yachts along the coast.

Brief Intro to Punta Del Este

Situated on a little peninsula with a protected harbor on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Punta del Este is perfectly situated to be a party city – and an expensive one at that. There are high-end shopping streets in the center of the city, with artisan markets to balance them out. There are points in the center of the peninsula where you can see the sea on all 4 sides!

Needless to say, there are beautiful beaches everywhere. On the west, the sun sets right over the bay and many city-dwellers gather along the coastline with their mate gourds and thermoses to watch the sunset while sharing their tea. On the east, there are sandy beaches for miles and some pretty famous sculptures, such as Los Dedos (the fingers) in a massive hand coming out of the sand.

The party doesn’t stop here, though – the bustling towns continue all the way up the coast almost to the border of Brazil, where you can find quaint little beach towns with colorful buildings and surf schools all along the coast. Of course, I wanted to discover these little towns too, which is why I have included a road trip day in this adventurous Uruguay itinerary so you can discover them too!

Where to Stay in Punta del Este

Budget to Mid: El Viajero

El Viajero Punta del Este, just like the other locations, is centrally located right at the base of the peninsula and within walking distance to the beach, the harbor, and everything else! This one has a lovely outdoor bar and restaurant that gets packed with travelers in the busy season.

As it was in the past few days, my private room was beautiful and hotel-like and looked out over the street. I really appreciated to have my own space to work but still to be able to socialize and meet fellow travelers in the common area.

Mid to Luxe: The Grand Hotel

This is a bit more of a splurge, but if you want to get amongst the high-rise buildings and luxe lifestyle of PDE, this is a great choice. This hotel is right on the beach and offers great views and high-class amenities!

Uruguay farmland views

Uruguay Itinerary Day 6: Punta del Este Road Trip up the Coast

To fully pack out your Uruguay travel guide with adventures, I would spend today driving up the coast with your rental car. Hertz was totally fine with me dropping the car off in Punta del Este, and after an epic road trip from Montevideo, you’ll be even more blown away by this road trip along even more beaches.

Start your day early, and make sure to fill up breakfast as fuel for the journey. Make sure to get going as early as you can, though, so you have enough time to enjoy some amazing Uruguay coastal road trip stops.

Don’t forget to read all about the Uruguay driving tips to know before your Road Trip. Click Here!

And, here we go! Here are the places you should stop on your Uruguay road trip from Punta del Este – reaching as far as Punta del Diablo. I did this road trip on one jam-packed day, but if you have more time in the summer, you should totally stay a few nights in these different beach towns to get a great feel for the amazing boho-chic vibe of the Uruguayan coast.

Don’t forget to chekc my Perfect Uruguay Road Trip Route for more info on all the stops listed below.

Here are the best road trip stops from Punta del Este, all visible on Google Maps!

• Puente de la Barra – This is a super cool, literally wavy bridge. It’s really interesting and it feels like a rollercoaster to drive on.
• La Barra – super trendy strip of bars, cafes, and restaurants along the water. Might want to consider getting brekkie here.
• Jose Ignacio – This is a tiny little beach town with beautiful, massive mansions and a lighthouse. There’s a good coffee shop in the main square.
• La Paloma/La Pedrera – Surprise! More beautiful beach towns with amazing homes overlooking them.
• Cabo Polonio National Park  – You’ll have to time this one right. Cabo Polonio is a National Park located on a sand dune peninsula, and you cannot actually drive in. You have to take a big 4WD safari-type vehicle that goes in every hour or two. The journey takes 30 mins and you can explore the little sandy town and, as usual, beach it. This could be a good place to end your day for sunset or spend a night if you are so inclined.
• Aguas Dulces – A colorful little beach town with miles of sandy coastline and even a nude beach.
• Punta del Diablo – A bit bigger beach town that truly comes alive in the summertime. It’s lovely and sleepy in the winter – with beachy boardwalks, fishermen, and great sea views by day (or in winter). The population explodes in the summer where there’s a colorful strip of bars and clubs right on the beach that explore with party people and vacationers.

Phew! That was fun, wasn’t it?! It’s definitely a fast pace for a one-day trip, but if you’re like me, you want to see it all no matter how much time you have. If nothing els,e take these tips as a road trip guide and take as much time as you need! Today you can grab dinner on the road, or when you get back to Punta del Este.

Uruguay Itinerary Day 7: Punta del Este

Hopefully you got some good rest after your road trip, because today it’s time to explore Punta del Este itself! There’s loads to do in this little city, and luckily you can reach most of the points of interest on a nice little walk from the hostel.

Today I recommend doing just that – taking yourself on a city walking tour (or taking a walking tour from the hostel) to enjoy the main points of the city, watching the sunset over the water, and checking out the bar scene if you feel so inclined! It’s the last day on this Uruguay travel guide so make sure to make the most of it.

I actually have a specific guide to Punta del Este that gives you all the details on things to do in Punta del Este in one day along with extra things to check out if you have more time. Check it out by clicking here.

In summary, here are a few things you can check out (visible on Google Maps):

• Los Dedos – famous hand sculpture
• Atlantic beaches and surf spots
• Isla de Los Lobos and the 3rd tallest lighthouse in the world
• Punta del Este’s old lighthouse (Faro de Punta del Este)
• The intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and the Rio de la Plata – at the end of the peninsula near Great Britain Square
• Punte del Este Harbor – sea lion-spotting and fresh fish
• Bar strip along the water on Rambla G’ral Artigas
• High-end shopping and artisan markets on Calle 20
• Sunset views all along the western Rambla

Alternative Options: Punta del Este Tours

• Gourmet Winery Experience from Punta del Este
• Wine Tasting in Jose Ignacio

After watching the sunset over the western Rambla – from the gazebo, a picnic spot on the grass, or even one of many little piers – you should take yourself out or one last Uruguayan dinner before wrapping up your one week in Uruguay with a night out on the town.

Did you enjoy this adventurous one week in Uruguay itinerary?! Was it too much to squeeze in, or was it just right? Let me know in the comments, and thanks for coming along!