Uruguay
Punta del Este summers and José Ignacio quiet
Uruguay — Punta del Este summers and José Ignacio quiet.
South America's most overlooked beach country. José Ignacio is the bohemian Hamptons of South America — Bahia Vik and Estancia Vik for the design stays, the long parrilla lunches at La Huella, the empty winter beaches.
Best paired with a Buenos Aires week — a ferry hop across the River Plate.
A year in Uruguay
Peak José Ignacio season, perfect beach weeks.
Warm sea, fewer guests, soft pricing.
Harvest in Maldonado, soft light, ideal weeks.
Empty beaches, ideal for writers and quiet escapes.
Where to stay in Uruguay
Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.
Where to go in Uruguay
Montevideo
Seaside promenades, historic neighborhoods, markets and an easy cultural city stop.
Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa · Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel · Hyatt Centric Montevideo
Punta del Este
Beaches, restaurants, galleries and Uruguay’s most polished resort atmosphere.
Hotel Fasano Punta del Este · The Grand Hotel Punta del Este · Enjoy Punta del Este
Colonia del Sacramento
Cobblestone streets, river views and one of Uruguay’s most romantic heritage towns.
Charco Hotel · Posada Plaza Mayor · Costa Colonia Boutique Hotel
Rocha Coast
Wild beaches, dunes, lagoons and a more natural Atlantic rhythm.
La Pedrera Boutique Stays · Posada Valizas · Laguna Garzón Lodge
Uruguayan Estancias
Countryside living, horseback riding, open landscapes and a slower rural way to travel.
Estancia Vik José Ignacio · Estancia La Sirena · Estancia El Charabón
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