Why visit Uruguay?

Uruguay is a small country of 3.5 million inhabitants, located in South America between Argentina and Brazil.

Uruguay has several world heritage sites that have been recognized by UNESCO, its coasts on the R�o de la Plata and the Atlantic Ocean offer beautiful beaches that invite you to enjoy, also the small towns distributed throughout the national territory enriched with culture and tradition, and the gastronomy that, without a doubt, deserves that we dedicate a complete article and present the most characteristic dishes of this country (see here).

The Uruguayan territory is also characterized by its large extensions of land and some low hills. Its landscape is composed mostly of wide fields of crops or green grass, mixed with the blue of some lakes, lagoons and small rivers.

Some fascinating places in Uruguay

Cabo Polonio National Park

This place is highly recommended for those who really want to relax and disconnect from the hectic daily life.

The park, located in the east of the country in the department of Rocha, is part of the National System of Protected Areas. Here is the small Cabo Polonio spa.

It is adorned with the Cabo Polonio Lighthouse and surrounded by a great unaltered natural wealth that has large dunes, rocky points, native coastal forest, small wetlands, islands inhabited by numerous sea lions and beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean.

Visiting this place is a unique experience from the first moment, since to enter the National Park and get to Cabo Polonio it is necessary to take open 4x4 trucks like those of a safari and do a journey of approximately 30 minutes passing between dunes and forests with incredible panoramic views of the entire park. The more adventurous can make this 7km tour on foot or on horseback to have a greater contact with nature.

Once in the Cabo Polonio spa we will find several peculiarities: the accommodations are simple, with rustic wooden houses and inns, there are no vehicles, no streets, or electricity. This allows you to live a unique and incomparable experience, as if you were able to go back years in civilization and enjoy the magical Uruguayan sky at night.

It also has several activities to do, such as hiking, horseback riding through the dunes and forests, bathing in the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean, walking along the beautiful beaches, visiting the Cabo Polonio lighthouse (where you will have to enjoy the beautiful views panoramas of the whole place), walks on the small islands off the coast, surfing at local schools and much more.

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Colonia del Sacramento

This ancient city was built by the Portuguese in 1680, with a strategic position on the Río de la Plata and currently retains its charm as a colonial city.

Located to the west of Uruguay, it is the capital of the department of Colonia and a great tourist center due to its proximity to Buenos Aires from which it can be reached by ferry.

It is known as one of the best tourist places in the country for history buffs, being a historic center declared one of the World Heritage Sites according to UNESCO. Its narrow stone streets and colorful colonial architecture allow any tourist who passes by to get lost walking.

Among its must-sees, one cannot fail to mention the charming Calle de los Suspiros, with its dim lanterns and centuries-old buildings, and the Colonia Lighthouse.

You can also tour the old Plaza de Toros, different museums such as Azulejo or that of Ferrocarril(Railway), in the latter you have the possibility to live the great experience of eating in a vintage wagon

In addition to the historical part of Colonia del Sacramento, this city has much more to offer: beautiful beaches, its exquisite cuisine, walks and water sports, walks around the port (which are recommended to do with the sunset as it accompanies us with the beautiful views over the R�o de la Plata).

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Thermal Tourism

Uruguay is an excellent country to enjoy hot springs, both fresh and salt water, since it has a great diversity in them, ranging from moderate temperatures to 45°C.

The different thermal complexes are located on the northern coast of the country in the departments of Salto and Paysandú. There is the possibility of choosing between the options offered by the thermal complexes, which range from camping to staying in 5-star hotels with swimming pools and private water parks.

These waters contain large amounts of minerals and sodium that is beneficial for different ailments such as: rheumatism, arthritis, blood circulation, asthma, insomnia, nervous system disorders and various skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis and other damage to the skin.

Termas del Almirón

Located in the department of Paysandú, in an excellent rural setting, it is one of the few in the world that has thermal pools of salt water at about 34°C, which makes them unique in Uruguay and medically recommended for therapeutic purposes.

Termas de Arapey

These are located to the north of the department of Salto, it is a large thermal complex made up of luxurious 5-star hotels, cabins and camping.

It has open and closed swimming pools, historical museums, cinema, several sports fields and everything to enjoy your vacations and your stay.

Termas del Daymán

It is located next to the city of Salto in the homonymous department of Salto. These hot springs on the banks of the Dayman River have a unique charm for having a great temperature in their waters of up to 45°C.

They have the first thermal water theme park in South America in which fun is guaranteed. Here the choice of stay is very diverse, having among the options cabins, camps or hotels with private pools.

Termas de Guaviyú

It is located to the north of the department of Paysandú, on the banks of the homonymous stream that allows you to enjoy its beach in summer, the development of other recreational, sports and natural activities such as fishing, sailing, walks in the open field or by bicycle to enjoy of beautiful sunsets in the Palmares of its blades.

It has open and closed pools and jet pools with healing waters that reach 38°C in temperature.

Termas de San Nicanor

These hot springs located in the department of Salto are characterized by being within an ecological reserve that has an area of 860 hectares of natural countryside and forests, with four huge lakes that make the landscape more beautiful.

The thermal water is crystal clear and is totally suitable for relaxation.