27 days in Uruguay & Buenos Aires Itinerary

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Buenos Aires trip builder.

Malmo, Sweden to Buenos Aires is an approximately 21-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of train, flight, and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Argentina Standard Time, which is usually a -4 hour difference. In January, Buenos Aires is warmer than Malmo - with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to ride a ferry to Colonia del Sacramento.

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

To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Colonia del Sacramento online day trip planner.

Getting from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento by ferry takes about 2 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Colonia del Sacramento can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. You'll set off for Montevideo on the 18th (Wed).

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

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Getting from Colonia del Sacramento to Montevideo by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. January in Montevideo sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Punta del Diablo.

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

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You can drive from Montevideo to Punta del Diablo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Montevideo to Punta del Diablo is minus 1 hour. On the 26th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cabo Polonio.

The isolated hamlet of Cabo Polonio, part of Uruguay's remote Rocha province, offers a different take on a South American beach holiday.

To see where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Cabo Polonio trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Punta del Diablo to Cabo Polonio in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.

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You can drive from Cabo Polonio to Punta del Este in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Amazon Standard Time (AMT) to Uruguay Standard Time (UYT), which is usually a 1 hour difference. January in Punta del Este sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 29th (Sun) before leaving for Montevideo.

To see other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Montevideo travel route website.

Drive from Punta del Este to Montevideo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.