15 days in Uruguay Itinerary

Formerly a sleepy little fishing town, Punta del Diablo has become a popular seaside getaway with a wealth of attractions natural and manmade.

Get some cultural insight at Lighthouse of Cabo Polonio and Fortress of Santa Teresa. Step out of the city life by going to Playa de Punta del Diablo and La Pedrera. Spend the 4th (Sat) exploring nature at Santa Teresa National Park. There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Los Pescadores and tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa de la Viuda.

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Frankfurt, Germany to Punta del Diablo is an approximately 23-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Amazon Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Punta del Este.

With plenty of modern casinos, well-developed beaches, chic restaurants, and upscale hotels, Punta del Este vacations draw visitors from Argentina, Brazil, and beyond.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ralli Museum Punta del Este and Beaches at Cabo Polonio. Get in touch with nature at Playa de Jose Ignacio and Arboretum Lussich. Get out of town with these interesting Punta del Este side-trips: Cerro San Antonio (in Piriapolis), Pan De Azucar (in Pan de Azucar) and Faro Cabo Santa Maria (in La Paloma). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Museo – Taller de Casapueblo, kick back and relax at Playa Solanas, get great views at Mirador Punta Ballena, and see the interesting displays at Museo Del Mar.

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Traveling by car from Punta del Diablo to Punta del Este takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Punta del Diablo to Punta del Este due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in March, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can drive to Colonia del Sacramento.

Sleepy cobbled streets lined with pastel-colored houses lead down to the water in Colonia del Sacramento.

Popular historic sites such as Barrio Historico and Basilica De Santisimo Sacramento are in your itinerary. Explore hidden gems such as Rambla Colonia Del Sacramento and Galeria de los Suspiros. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Plaza Mayor, examine the collection at Granja Colonia, explore the ancient world of Bastion de San Miguel, and snap pictures at Puerta de la Ciudadela.

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Traveling by car from Punta del Este to Colonia del Sacramento takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight, bus, and ferry. In March, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Montevideo.

With a rich cultural scene and plenty of developed beaches, Montevideo vacations appeal to a growing number of visitors from around the world.

Get some cultural insight at Iglesia de las Carmelitas and Pocitos. You'll discover tucked-away gems like 1972 Museum and Museo Torres Garcia. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Plaza Independencia, explore the world behind art at Palacio Taranco, get great views at Mirador Panoramico de Montevideo, and visit Ciudad Vieja.

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You can drive from Colonia del Sacramento to Montevideo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in Montevideo, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.