Uruguay People & Culture

Go to the beach at Bikini, one of the most exclusive spots with lots of pretty young people. The place it's amazing at the sunset!

A beach near Punta del Este where u can find a lot of young people.

Piriapolis Uruguay is a quiet spot to get away from the busy Punta del Este which is only about 30 minutes away by car. Located on the Plata River you will have a great view of a beautiful sunset where the people stop to applaud and marvel it's beauty every evening. It's much cheaper than staying in Punta del Este. If you care to enjoy the nightlife be sure to visit La Rinconada. But don't go too early the party doesn't get started until 12am to 1am. Be sure to go to the top of the hill and order a chivito while watching the sun set one evening. If you're looking for a more quiet, relaxed, cheaper time at the beach but still close to the wildness of Punta del Este, this is a perfect location.

Maldonado is not turistic at all, but there you can actually see the people that makes Punta del Este a beautifull city.
There are many small shops. and the people is very friendly

Don't forget to visit the eastern Uruguay. Punta del Diablo is a delightful fishing village. You'll cross more young and hippies people than fishermen. A very nice and special place.

Montevideo is a very nice place to know. Locals are very friendly and traditionals/conservatives. They love "mate" (local infusion) and they are the best drinkers of this in all South America. You should go to "mercado del puerto" on a Saturday or Sunday noon to see a nice local "feria" and enjoy many diferent restaurants specialiced in "parrilla" (barbaque), while enjoying the Murgas (local carnival music). Don´t forget to try "medio y medio". You should go to the "Tristan Narvaja Feria" to see a very traditional market in the street where you can buy almost everything used new.

Bring some fishing tackle and get your own dinner by the Arapey river. Grills and firewood are provided by the Park

Don't forget to visit the eastern Uruguay. Punta del Diablo is a delightful fishing village. You'll cross more young and hippies people than fishermen. A very nice and special place.

Rent a scotter and go by the river until the Plaza del Toros. Don´t forget to eat a "linguado". Very good local fish at Downtown.

Go to the beach at Bikini, one of the most exclusive spots with lots of pretty young people. The place it's amazing at the sunset!

Imperdible... ir a "Cabo Polonio"... en el departamento de Rocha a como 2 horas de Punta del Este. Pasando una serie de dunas arriba de una especie de tractor, estilo zafari (único medio para llegar a la playa)... se llega a un pequeño pueblo de pescadores... con una de las mejores playas de Uruguay... tranquila, exquicita, donde se puede descansar, comer bien y tomar un par de caipitinhas a la orilla del mar. Mas que recomendable!!

Dont take any tour with Buquebus or other, only the boat. Then don't take a taxi at the port. They rent lot of nice car just near, walk 100m following everybody.

A great little hostel in a tiny nice town: Altena Youth Hostel. Very cozy and equally as good for rainy days of reading and sunny days and going to the beach.

the extreme south of Brazil.