Along the coast of Uruguay
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The coast of Uruguay is where both the country's population and its tourist destinations tend to be concentrated—not to mention its many beaches.
UnderstandUruguay's population is concentrated near the coast, with the capital of Montevideo, its suburbs, and several other important cities all located near the water.
PrepareThe Southern Hemisphere summer is the tourist season in Uruguay. This is when the beaches will be warm and pleasant, so it's probably the best time for the trip. Spring is good too.
Get inBuenos Aires is a huge and easily accessible city. Fly into Ezeiza International Airport, or drive or take the bus from elsewhere in Argentina.
GoFrom Buenos Aires, three ferry companies offer frequent service to Colonia: Buquebus, and Colonia Express.
Stay safeBe cautious when walking around at night in Montevideo, but otherwise Uruguay is generally safe. In any tourist destination, especially Colonia and Punta del Este, be careful of petty theft.
Go nextChuy is not a big city, so bus options here are limited.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Along the coast of Uruguay" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons