The most comprehensive guide to living, working, and settling down in Uruguay—created by people who chose to stay.
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Travel itineraries by interest and duration — from weekend getaways to in-depth experiences.
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Punta del Este, La Pedrera, Cabo Polonio, and Punta del Diablo.
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Colonia del Sacramento, Fray Bentos, and the secrets of the western coast.
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Salto, Paysandú, and the region’s most accessible natural hot springs.
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Cabo Polonio, sea lions, penguins, and the starriest sky.
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