5-Day Self-Drive to Uruguay's Beaches

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Today, you'll have the day free to enjoy the beach or discover the surroundings. Casa Pueblo is a very special building, built by the artist Carlos Paez Vilaro. It was built over eight floors directly on the cliffs of Punta Ballena. In Punta del Este, there is also the museum of the Ralli Foundation which exhibits an amazing collection of sculptures and paintings, including some works by Salvador Dali. Alternatively, you can venture to Isla de Lobos or Isla Gorriti, one of the nearby islands.

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This morning, you'll drive to La Paloma. The drive itself only takes two hours but there are plenty of sights along the way. Laguna de Garzón is an extensive lagoon system found on the way. Due to its connection to the Atlantic Ocean, the area offers a mosaic of unique environments of great scenic and cultural value in a small area and a great variety of flora and fauna. In the afternoon, you'll arrive in La Paloma, a coastal town known for its beautiful sandy beaches and old town.

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Today, you'll have the entire day free to spend as you wish and discover the surroundings of La Paloma. The seaside resort La Pedrera of La Roche is just north of La Paloma, on a small, narrow peninsula called Punta Rubia; it has an exclusive and cosmopolitan character. Alternatively, there's Laguna de Rocha, a natural reserve declared by UNESCO, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. More than 200 species of birds can be found here, including the endangered Chilean flamingos.