Montevideo, green spaces ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
... Coming from the airport of Carrasco Av Italia beyond the Shopping Gates, LATU and large hypermarkets, is the Parque Rivera, a beautiful park with a large artificial lake and seats away from the noise. Across the lake, barbecue to roast and sometimes a small crafts fair. If we continue around the lake we found a site with games of the trunk for children. The lake is a good place for birdwatching, especially due to the inner islet... (Read more)
Montevideo, art and culture ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...Montevideo is a city rich in architectural and many of its most emblematic areas has been specially prepared to welcome visitors and tourists. The main site of the city is the historic center, known as the Ciudad Vieja Montevideo.They can start the tour at Independence Square, where there are the remains of Jose Gervasio Artigas. The mausoleum is accessed by stairs... (Read more)
Shopping in Montevideo ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
... If you reach the city by sea, near the port the Old City to Independence Square offers a range of possibilities: art galleries with works by local artists, antiques and jewelry in specialty houses, leather top quality crafts at variouslocal (reasonably priced) mostly semi-precious stones wood in the north and near the pedestrian and plaza Sarandí a varied array of items ranging from clothes to souvenirs to take to return.... (Read more)
Isla de Flores ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
... In the early twentieth century, was built, for the military stationed in the island.Seaway was extremely important, it depended on trade, transportation and even the news. Among the island of Flores and the English Bank took several wrecks lives and following the major concern of the residents of Montevideo was decided to build the first lamppost. Lecor gave the nod and Lucas Obes the province's attorney general signed the bill. El Faro ensure entry and exit to the Rio de la Plata is between the island and the English Bank, 11 miles south of the island... (Read more)
Atlántida ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...Who better than Pablo Neruda to describe a resort "of marine pine", "smell and movement". The Chilean poet, senator and then exiled, first come to a house in Capri (Italy) where he writes "The Captain's Verses" by the peaceful love of the sea and his other love, furtive and passionate Matilde Urrutia... (Read more)
Colonia del Sacramento ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...If you thought sightseeing in Colonia, thought one of the most beautiful and varied departments of Uruguay and believe that your choice has been successful. No matter what time of year it is, Colonia will be waiting with open arms aged but healthy, with the house clean and orderly as befits a good host of the seventeenth century, complete with signage, modern and elegant not to miss anything even going without a guide, and its people, proud of what they are and that have kept their cities ready for those who come by sea or by land... (Read more)
Minas, Lavalleja ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...We visited Minas and I must say that was not easy to think how to make a guide for tourists in this charming department in a way that is up to the reality of that. Perhaps most striking is the unique geography of the department, with wide green landscapes and stone, erratically cut, where the look flies calm and distant, swaying between the hills. Wherever you go, you are accompanying with the mountains, with hawks flown, prefixing the horizon... (Read more)
Villa Serrana ( Your guide: Maru )
...Generally Uruguayan destinations include the beach, either river or sea, as a main attraction. This is not the case of Villa Serrana, a small town where you can breathe air field. Villa Serrana was founded in 1945 as an European-style residence place, either for permanent living or weekends. The architect who mapped out all the details thought to maintain contact with native flora and still have a viable town in all its aspects... (Read more)
Punta del Este ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...We do not intend to dwell on adjectives referring to this heavenly peninsula of Maldonado department, Uruguayan main resort and tourist capital of Mercosur. More than anything, and although there are thousands of domestic tourists and other tourist from neighboring countries regularly on "Punta" (some of them even owning properties in the resort), taming with skill the twisted streets and the busy cultural and entertainment schedule, we will try to write this itinerary for those who enters for the first time in this kind of tourism... (Read more)
Gorriti Island ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...One of the most attractive tours for all vacationing in Punta del Este is the boat trip to the island of Gorriti (less than 10 U$S per person) and then walk through the various paths through a fro. To hire boats to the island you have to go to the last dock within the port, low the stairs and will find the offices of the various ships to purchase tickets that include round-trip... (Read more)
José Ignacio ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...About 40 km east of Punta del Este, lonesome, with the look calm on the ocean horizon as a fisherman, is the beach town of Jose Ignacio, exclusive corner of paradise, lying on the first waters of Atlantic Ocean. The landscape of José Ignacio is a fraternal embrace between almost unexplored nature and large mansions of informal style... (Read more)
Maldonado capital city ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...With strong roots in the history of Uruguay, Maldonado city is also a flagship of department with a strong identity in tourism services. This city and most towns of its environment within the department, lives mainly on tourism, not only by the heavy investment made by successive provincial governments and private operators in this area, but also by the generous support that Nature has endowed the coasts and forests of this department, without a doubt one of the most beautiful in this country... (Read more)
Piriápolis from Route 9 ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...If you come by Route 9, at km 91, the place "Cerros Azules" is an excellent walk for adults and children: alligators Hatchery, where they not only manage captive breeding alligators (for his subsequent release in prone areas) but also tortoise turtles, another protected species. The scenery is spectacular, the information exact and the entrance is very accessible. A tourist center very careful in their maintenance and kindness to the visitor that it is safe to recommend ... (Read more)
Piriápolis from Route 10 ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...Piriápolis surroundings offer tourists a wide range of possibilities, one is to drive, as soon as we passed the tollbooths, the large chain of beaches that stretches from Solis to Punta Negra , along Route 10. The first link in the chain is Balneario Solis, at km 79, a careful and charming beaches to enjoy and appreciated fishing place, later Bella Vista with its narrow and rocky beaches, a serene and family resort but, however, one step from Piriápolis noise. Further east we receive Las Flores... (Read more)
Piriápolis, a walk through the city ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...The resort town of Piriápolis and its environment offer a thousand and one possibilities to the tourist who arrives there. A trip that will not cost you a penny is the Promenade, pretty well maintained, runs through the city and takes you, through the foot of Hill San Antonio, to the port. Illuminated at nights and shining during the day thanks to the sun, the port invites you to visit its docks to spy on fishermen, to take part on fishing sport (more than once you'll be amazed with the incredible size of the black corvinas coming out there) or just to contemplate not only the sea but also the sailboats and yachts moored there... (Read more)
Guaviyú Thermal spring ( Your guide: Maru )
...This hot springs resort is located 60 km north of the city of Paysandú, Paysandú Department's capital. It is surrounded by the classic Uruguayan grassland landscape plus the addition of Yatay palms. Surely a natural setting to be enjoyed... (Read more)
San Nicanor Thermal spring ( Your guide: Maru )
...Taken from a depth of 1,107 m, the waters of Hot Springs Spa Centre Nicanor, emanate at 45°C. The average temperature in the pools is 37°C, reaching the maximum temperature of 40°C. This crystal clear water is ideal for those seeking the healing benefits of thermal water, as well as for those simply looking for a warm pool to swim and have fun... (Read more)
Travel guide Fray Bentos ( Your guide: Andrea Sica )
...It has a beautiful promenade, which together with the beautiful view combines the tranquility of the River Uruguay. Following the promenade we find a place that has a beautiful architecture. Vegetation and river views are connected to give a pleasant sense of peace. However, for a little bit of history, we went to the premises of the old cold storage plant Anglo renamed Museum of the Industrial Revolution ... (Read more)
Rocha, capital city ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
... For those born in Uruguay, spending the summer in Rocha is almost a tradition, but when we started planning this guide, it became a little difficult to describe a department whose main attractions for tourists are not based on the infrastructure, or regional events, or historical-cultural legacy, or any other area where protagonist is the human footprint. Although it also has, and plenty of them, would not be fair to mention these aspects to describe this particular department... (Read more)
Aguas Dulces ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
... This resort, originally a resting place for the inhabitants of the nearby town of Castillos, is a picturesque and colorful clutter. Located close to km 270 of Route 10 at its intersection with Route 16 leading to Castillos, sorrounded by unique palm-lines. The friendly name comes from that is located on a large reservoir of fresh water and for the initial settlers it was enough to dig a little on the ground... (Read more)
La Paloma, city and ocean, day and night ( Your guide: Alejandra Sellanes )
... La Paloma is the resort with largest hotel and service infrastructure on the coast of Rocha. Your profile heterogeneous, amalgamates in the summer a large area of varied beaches, cuisine ranging from fast food to seafood with unique preparations, nightlife, craft fairs, cinema and even a casino two blocks from the sea and a large hotel proposal, complex of cabins at just steps from the beach... (Read more)
La Pedrera ( Your guide: Alejandra Sellaness )
... Scenically, La Pedrera is a large balcony overlooking the sea, with a red rock cliff that ends in a teal sea, exceptionally beautiful. To enjoy the lush view of its coast, along the promenade with its wooden railing there are benches, where the sea can be seen taking a breather and appreciate, especially in early spring, the whales that happen in your journey south... (Read more)
La Coronilla ( Your guide: Alejandra Sellanes )
... About 314 km of Route 9 is the resort of La Coronilla. This quiet corner and family, has a wide sandy beach ideal for those who love golden sun and a sea that is the dream for any fan of fishing. La coronilla is a quiet resort, safe, family atmosphere in a natural environment of privilege... (Read more)
Cabo Polonio ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
... Cabo Polonio is a unique venue located at Km 264.5 of Route 10 in the department of Rocha. What characterizes it is that can only be reached on foot, horseback or 4x4 enabled this end, the driveway does not allow the circulation of cars and 4x4s entry is restricted to authorized transport companies and private residents... (Read more)
Punta del Diablo ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
... Crossing Route 9, at km 298, find a sign that invites you to turn right towards Punta del Diablo, a road in good condition over a about 3 or 4 km. It is difficult to describe in words the first impression of this resort, dominated by the windy and salty spirit of Atlantic Ocean... (Read more)
Santa Teresa ( Your guide: Joselaine Cáceres )
... For holidaymakers the camping area offers large parks and one of the world's largest artificial. At Santa Teresa Park is accessed by two main roads visible from the road: Capatacía and the entrance to the fortress. Capatacía access is visible from the path and that is what bus lines destinations name "El Chorro"... (Read more)
Daymán Thermal Springs ( Your guide: Club de Turistas )
...At km. 483 Route 3, just 13 km before the city of Salto, is the bridge over the river Daymán. Meters before and still in the department of Paysandu, right, opens a ballast way that leads to the renowned Estancia La Aurora and the Shrine of Padre Pio in front, paved path of spirituality, continually traversed by religious faithful as well as by fans of UFOlogy... (Read more)
Arapey Thermal Springs ( Your guide: Maru )
...Located 80 km from the city of Salto, Salto Department's capital, the Arapey is Uruguay's oldest resort. Water is obtained from a drilling depth of 1200 m, directly from the Guarani Aquifer. In the complex you can find outdoor pools and also has an indoor pool which is set with plants... (Read more)
Salto Grande Thermal Springs ( Your guide: Maru )
...In the Salto Grande area there are essentially three travel destinations. First are the Termas de Salto Grande, then there is the Hotel Horacio Quiroga that has within it a water park, and finally, you can visit the Salto Grande Dam... (Read more)
San José de Mayo ( Your guide: Alejandra Sellanes )
...Not because it's a little known destination in the traditional circuit of Tourism in Uruguay is less interesting a visit by the department of San Jose. The best way to know the city of San José de Mayo, its capital city is to start at the main square "33 orientales". In the center is a historic monument, the Pyramid of Peace, opened in April 1873... (Read more)
San Gregorio de Polanco ( Your guide: Maru )
...This is a quiet village which is mainly engaged in fishing, as it is located on the banks of an artificial lake created during the processing of the dam, "Dr.Gabriel Terra", in the Río Negro. Hundreds of tourists arrive to the place from all over the country to enjoy the tranquility offered by this town... (Read more)
Quebrada de los Cuervos (Gorge of the Crows) ( Your guide: Maru )
...The Quebrada de los Cuervos is an amazing place for nature tourism. It is within the protected area system for its wealth of flora, fauna and landscape in general, with magnificent bodies of water, rock formations and crannies that worth exploring because of microclimates generated there. Located in the Department of Treinta y Tres, 20 km from the capital of the same name. It is an ideal ride for the day, although some fall in love with the landscape and want to stay, at least one weekend... (Read more)
