Uruguay is blessed with some of the nicest beaches in South America, but they often have a tendency to be quite overcrowded depending where you are and the time of the year. The summer months and autumn months in the northern hemisphere, including November, will generally allow you to visit without being overwhelmed by tourists and the double pricing that they inevitably bring with their visits.
If you’re trying to find rest and relaxation, you’re best completely avoiding Punta del Este, Uruguay’s most famous beach destination. The beach town is often referred to as the “Miami of South America” with its clubs, high-rise hotels and ridiculous prices.
But that doesn’t mean Uruguay’s pristine 660-kilometer coastline doesn’t have a few hidden gems and Cabo Polonio tops the list as you’ll need to hire someone to row you there or be prepared to hike about 7 kilometers of dunes to reach this secluded spot. There are not a lot of options for accommodations, but Cabo Polonia Hostel, while not originally named, is a great spot for hammock lazing and beer drinking in this town that has more sea lions chilling by the lighthouse than human habitants (80). As cannabis was legalized in 2014, it should be pointed out a couple of the town’s 80 residents have become quite good at gardening and that is essentially the vibe of Cabo Polonia.
If surfing is your cup of tea but you don’t love oceans teeming with others looking to catch a wave, your best bet is to head to Punta del Diablo and the main beach, Playa Pescadores. While Punta del Diablo has a population of around 1,500, this booms to nearly 20,000 when the summer months come around in December.
Read This Next
Top 5: National Parks in Uruguay
Top 5 / Latin America
Aug 30, 2015All Reads on This Topic
Read Them All
#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedHotel
Mar 27, 2024Earn a Free Night with BWH Hotels This Spring
Earn a free night with BWH Hotels this spring by being a member of its Best Western Rewards loyalty program. Through May 5, BWR members who stay two nights (do not need to be consecutive) at BWH Hotels properties in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean will earn one free night to be used for stays through Aug. 25. Register for the promotion prior to the completion of your first stay online or with the hotel directly. The awarded free night is eligible at any Best Western-branded hotel in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, and members can only earn one free night via the promotion.
Sponsored Content
Interior Upgrades Begin Rolling Out Across United Fleet
United Airlines is in the midst of a major initiative to modernize its fleet over the next several years. After first announcing the plan in 2021, planes fitted with United’s signature interior are finally beginning to appear across the airline’s narrowbody fleet of Boeing and Airbus planes. United flyers are sure to notice these enhancements from the moment they step on board: Each new or updated plane sports remodeled seats, seatback entertainment screens for everyone, Bluetooth connectivity and more, all adding up to a better experience on every journey.
Products / Technology
Mar 27, 2024Getting to the Airport Just Became Easier with FlyPool
A new service launched last month that may make your trip to and from the airport just a little easier and less costly. FlyPool is an online platform and app that facilitates carpooling, specifically to airports around the world.
Destinations / North America
Mar 26, 2024Car Enthusiasts Head to California for La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
Head to La Jolla, California, this April for the 18th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. The automotive and lifestyle festival offers car fanatics a variety of free and paid events. This year’s theme showcases the roaring 20s and glamorous 1930s. The event takes place April 19–21.
Sponsored Content
Experience Ireland’s
Wild Atlantic Way
From the windy tip of Malin Head in County Donegal to the colorful harbor town of Kinsale in County Cork, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way amazes at every turn. Feel the blast of fresh sea air with a lighthouse walk. Get up close to history, grab a fireside seat at a traditional music session, experience the world-famous Irish hospitality and explore some of Ireland's most exhilarating coastal scenery. It is a place that inspired dreamers and travelers, poets and painters with a landscape filled with stone walls, thatched cottages, deserted beaches and breathtaking views. Charming towns and villages, 1,500 miles of soaring cliffs, incredible landscapes and unique experiences await.
Surveys
Mar 26, 2024Study Discovers Destinations Where Hotels are Cheaper Than Home Rentals
For the longest time, travelers touted home rentals as an affordable alternative to hotels. However, is that really the case? Do you really get more for your money when you book an Airbnb versus a hotel room?
ShareThis