7-Day Uruguay Road Trip

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Today you'll drive through the Uruguayan pampas to the colonial Colonia del Sacramento. As Uruguay’s oldest city, you can enter the historical centre and be charmed by the UNESCO World Heritage site that feels like it has frozen in time. During your time here, you can wander around its narrow cobblestone streets, admire spectacular sunsets by the riverfront, indulge in local gastronomy, or visit small boutiques and art galleries.

This morning, you'll continue inland to the small city of Florida. During the trip, there are always great views of the wide landscape and resting places. Today, you will stay overnight in the Estancia San Pedro de Timote, which is typical for Uruguay and one of the best in Uruguay. Here, you can experience the typical Estancia life very closely.

After breakfast, you will leave for Eastern Uruguay to the Estancia Guardia del Monte. This estancia is located on the borders of the Laguna de Castillos, a beautiful lagoon for nature lovers. The landscape is beautiful and forms one of the most important Uruguayan ecosystems. Since 1996, this reserve has been an official nature reserve and thus protected by UNESCO. The warmth and cordiality of Alicia, the "Big Mama", will make you feel at home.

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Today, your day is at leisure. There are many activities on offer to take part in at the Estancia or in the surroundings. The Cabo Polonio National Park is an area of scenic beauty that still preserves typical features of the original Uruguayan Atlantic coast. This coastal area is characterised by its diverse beauty, including sandy beaches, rocky areas, dunes, coastal forests, small swamps, oceanic environments and islands.

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Today you'll drive to the famous beach resort, Punta del Este. Punta del Este is located on the Atlantic coast and is often referred to as “The Pearl of the Atlantic”. The seaside resort boasts many beaches, homes, yachts, harbours, high-rise apartment buildings, and fancy restaurants, bars, and clubs. It is definitely one of South America’s most glamorous places and fills up with international visitors during the summer.