Stay : The tour of Uruguay in 17 days
Those who have more than a week in the country can immerse themselves in the campo where the parilladas are more hearty; enjoy the virgin beaches and natural lagoons of the department of Rocha, which is fashionable but not as trendy and flashy as the very posh Punta del Este. On the Uruguay River, you can enjoy charming towns such as Fray Bentos, Paysandu or Salto.
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Detail of the stay : The tour of Uruguay in 17 days - 17 days
Day 1: To Colonia
Steps: Colonia Del Sacramento
Arrival in Montevideo - or in Colonia del Sacramento. Departure to Colonia (we will visit the capital later). Visit of the city and its historical district. Overnight stay.
Day 2: The coastline
Steps: Carmelo, Nueva Palmira, Mercedes
Departure to Carmelo, Nueva Palmira, Mercedes(coastline). Night in an estancia in the surroundings of Mercedes or in this city.
Day 3: Paysandu
Steps: Fray Bentos, Paysandú
Discovery of the surroundings of the river and Fray Bentos, then direction Paysandu. Possibility of exploring the exuberant jungle and the Queguay waterfalls. Night in an estancia nearby.
Day 4: Salto
Steps: Salto
To join Salto (in the north) where we will enjoy the thermal baths. Night in an estancia or in town, depending on your desire and budget.
Day 5: Tacuarembo
Steps: Artigas, Tacuarembó
From Salto to Tacuarembo (northwest), following the footsteps of the very famous tango singer, Carlos Gardel. You continue your beautiful journey to the Lunarejo Valley with trekking and horseback riding in the beautiful canyons of the north and towards the waterfalls (stop at the amethyst mine in Artigas if you have time). Overnight stay.
Day 6: On the road
Steps: San Gregorio De Polanco, Paso De Los Toros
Direction south to Paso de los Toros (route 5); stop in San Gregorio de Polanco and night in this pleasant seaside resort.
Day 7: Nature program
Steps: Paso De Los Toros
The next day we take the road again to stop at Paso de los Toros, in an estancia. On the program: horse riding, fishing, good meals and rest!
Day 8: Florida
We join Florida while passing by Durazno. Those who are caught by time will be able to reach Montevideo at the end of the day. Night in Florida or Montevideo.
Day 9: Montevideo
Steps: Nueva Palmira, Montevideo
In Montevideo, visit the historical districts of Palermo and Barrio Sur, stroll along the rambla, along the beach and discover Pocitos. Overnight stay in Montevideo; this is an opportunity to spend an evening in a tanguería or at the theater (Solís for example).
Day 10: Montevideo and road
Steps: Piriapolis, Punta Del Este, La Barra - Manantiales
Half day in Montevideo - cultural visits, shopping... - then direction Punta del Este in the afternoon to arrive at the end of the day (1 hour 30 minutes drive). We advise you to find accommodation in La Barra for example, while families and elderly people will prefer Piriápolis, a seaside resort with a more subtle charm.
Day 11: Farniente
Steps: La Paloma, La Pedrera
We enter the department of Rocha - stop at La Paloma or La Pedrera to enjoy the beach, the sun and the sea, or the Caves of Salamanca. Relaxation and possibly a walk in the lagoons at the end of the day. Night on site.
Day 12: Cabo Polonio
Steps: Cabo Polonio, Punta Del Diablo
Day trip to Cabo Polonio (get there as early as possible to enjoy the day), a biosphere reserve where an important colony of sea wolves lives all year long. Get into a truck at the entrance of the park to drive the 7 km that separate you from the cape. Then you can enjoy this piece of land where time seems to have stopped. If you can spend a night there, don't miss it: calm, starry sky (because no light pollution), noise of the sea... If you have to go back on the road, take the direction of Punta del Diablo (east).
Day 13: Punta del Diablo
Steps: Punta Del Este, Punta Del Diablo
Another day in Cabo Polonio then direction Punta del Diablo in the afternoon and night there. Or a whole day in Punta del Diablo if you arrived the day before. Another popular seaside resort in summer, but quieter than Punta del Este (and more authentic): beach and nice restaurants.
Day 14: Santa Terasa Park
Steps: Parque Nacional De Santa Teresa
Around Punta del Diablo, visit the fort of Santa Teresa (declared national park), its fishing village and laze on the beach. Night in the village.
FORTALEZA SANTA TERESA
Day 15: Chuy
Steps: Parque Nacional San Miguel, Chuy
From there we go to Chuy, on the Brazilian border; visit the fort of San Miguel. In Chuy, it is the occasion to do some shopping: the prices are unbeatable! It is better to return to Punta del Diablo to spend the night, the place is more pleasant.
FUERTE DE SAN MIGUEL
Day 16: Minas
Steps: Minas
The hour of the return rang. To take the road which passes by Minas (history to change), and we shall stop there besides. Arrival in the beginning of evening in Montevideo.
Day 17: Back
Free morning in Montevideo before taking a flight or a boat to Buenos Aires. Remember to book your boat ticket in advance, especially during the high tourist season!
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