Beaches to Explore & Visit

Punta del Diablo fishing boats

Punta del Diablo – where hippie meets hip

A fishing town with dirt roads is one of Uruguay’s most popular beaches. Is it the brightly-painted cabins, sweeping unspoilt beaches or the hippie-chic?

Life Guard Hut in Montevideo - beach warning flags uruguay

What beach warning flags mean in Uruguay

What’s that green cross on the red flag all about? Wondering what the lifeguard flags in Uruguay mean? Check out the beach warning code.

Best place to watch the sunset in Montevideo

7pm on a summer’s evening. The sun will be going down in under an hour. Where’s the best spot to kick back and watch the sun go down over the city skyline?

Should I visit Punta del Este?

If you’re a party-loving 20-something sun-worshipper you’ll love Punta del Este Uruguay in January. Everyone else, stick to Punta off-season.