Uruguay is one of the most exotic countries in South America. Despite the fact that the state is in constant development, here and today you can find many amazing places, which even indigenous people sometimes do not know. Luxury cathedrals, majestic palaces, distant islands and secluded beaches are just a small part of what can please tourists of curiosity in Uruguay.
When to go to Uruguay for a vacation?
Undoubted advantage of Uruguay is its geographical position, due to which it is open for tourists all year round. The climate in this region is subtropical, and the average annual temperature is in the range of +15 ... +18 ° С. The warmest month of the year is January, with an average of + 23 ° C, so most people, whose main purpose of travel is beach rest, prefer this period.
If the majestic mountains towering above the ocean attract you more than a lazy holiday on a golden shore, the best time to visit Uruguay will be autumn and spring. The temperature of the thermometer in these seasons ranges from +13 ... + 15 ° С.
Beach holiday in Uruguay
One of the main directions of tourism in such a sunny country as Uruguay, of course, is a beach holiday. As many as 660 km of sandy shore are available for travelers dreaming of a gentle sun and a warm ocean. The best resorts , according to foreign visitors, are:
- Punta del Este. The palm belongs to this city, which is located in the southern part of the country and in 5 minutes. drive from Maldonado . The popular tourist center is famous for its first-class hotels , picturesque beaches and places of interest , which have long been a visiting card of Uruguay: a giant "arm" on the beach of Brava , a luxurious hotel "Casapuibla" , outwardly reminiscent of the Greek island of Santorini, the old lighthouse and many others. other
- La Pedrera. The second place of honor in the ranking of the most famous resorts of Uruguay is a relatively small town of La Pedrera. Unlike Punta del Este, it is focused, first of all, on people who prefer active recreation and water sports - surfing, yachting, kiting, etc. The resort itself is famous for the beaches of Playa del Barco and Despliado and millennial cliffs, from which a breathtaking view of the ocean opens.
- La Paloma. One of the best resorts in Uruguay, located in the south-east of the country and just 110 km from Punta del Este. The main feature of this place is a special tranquil atmosphere and a steady pace of life, and the most popular entertainments are traditional surfing and ... whale watching! See how giant marine animals frolic, like children, you can right from shore in the period from July to November.
Attractions in Uruguay - where to relax?
If you are interested in beach holidays on the Atlantic coast less than acquaintance with the cultural heritage of the country, you can not find a better place than the capital of the state. To date, the amazing Montevideo is one of the most developed and wealthy cities in Latin America. Every year more than 2 million tourists come here to spend an unforgettable vacation and admire the local beauties. So what are the most interesting sights of Uruguay, and where to relax in the capital:
- Palacio Salvo (Palacio Salvo) - one of the most famous sights of Montevideo and Uruguay as a whole. The cult structure, designed by the outstanding Italian architect Mario Palanti, for many years was considered the highest on the continent, and since 1996 has been granted the status of a national monument.
- The Cathedral of Montevideo (Catedral Metropolitana de Montevideo) is the main Catholic temple of the capital and the most important religious landmark of the country. The church is in the historic district of the city. The architecture and luxurious interior of the building attract a lot of tourists every day.
- Teatro Solís is another important cultural landmark of Uruguay, located in Ciudad Vieja . Built in the middle of the XIX century, it is still the main theater of the country and one of the largest in South America.
- The Municipal Museum of Fine Arts named after Juan Manuel Blanes (Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes Juan Manuel Blanes) - the best art museum of the city, which exhibited the works of famous Uruguayan masters of the XVIII-XIX centuries. and modernity. A distinctive feature of this place is located on its territory the only Japanese garden in Montevideo.
- The Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico de Montevideo) is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Uruguay, both with locals and among numerous travelers. The Botanical Garden, which has become home to thousands of exotic plants, is located in the largest park of the capital Prado, which is also considered an important tourist attraction of the country.