13 days in Uruguay Itinerary
13 days in Uruguay Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Uruguay vacation planner
Start: Austin
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Montevideo
— 3 nights
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Colonia del Sacramento
— 3 nights
Drive
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Punta del Este
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Austin
Sun, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 29
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With a rich cultural scene and plenty of developed beaches, Montevideo vacations appeal to a growing number of visitors from around the world.Step out of Montevideo with an excursion to Pizzorno Family Estates in Canelones--about 44 minutes away. The adventure continues: make a trip to Plaza Independencia, admire the masterpieces at Palacio Taranco, wander the streets of Pocitos, and stop by Ciudad Vieja.
For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Montevideo trip itinerary maker app.
Austin, USA to Montevideo is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Uruguay Standard Time (UYT), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Austin in October, with highs in Montevideo at 68°F and lows at 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Colonia del Sacramento.
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Sleepy cobbled streets lined with pastel-colored houses lead down to the water in Colonia del Sacramento.Change things up with these side-trips from Colonia del Sacramento: Carmelo (Bodega Boutique El Legado & Carmelo Golf). There's lots more to do: visit Barrio Historico, don't miss a visit to Porton de Campo, take in the waterfront at Muelle del Puerto de Yates, and take in the views from Puerta de la Ciudadela.
To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Colonia del Sacramento driving holiday tool.
You can drive from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in October, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Punta del Este.
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Monaco of South America
With plenty of modern casinos, well-developed beaches, chic restaurants, and upscale hotels, Punta del Este vacations draw visitors from Argentina, Brazil, and beyond.Get out of town with these interesting Punta del Este side-trips: Pan De Azucar (in Pan de Azucar), Cerro San Antonio (in Piriapolis) and Playa Punta Ballena (in Punta Ballena). There's still lots to do: make a trip to The Fingers of Punta del Este, try your luck at Conrad Casino, take some stellar pictures from Mirador Punta Ballena, and indulge your taste buds at The Wine Experience.
For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Punta del Este trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Colonia del Sacramento to Punta del Este in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and flight. When traveling from Colonia del Sacramento in October, plan for slightly colder days in Punta del Este, with highs around 64°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Switzerland of South America
One of the smallest countries in South America, tourist-friendly Uruguay is often called the "Switzerland of South America" because of its consistent economic development and progressive society. Open-minded Montevideo serves as the starting point of most Uruguay vacations, offering visitors an eclectic cultural scene and a chance to discover some of South America's major architectural treasures. Away from the cosmopolitan capital city, vacations in Uruguay involve exploring wildlife-rich areas along the Atlantic and touring the rustic interior on horseback, gaucho style. In this sports-loving country, the highlight of your Uruguay trip might just be a soccer match between Penarol and Nacional, the country's two major clubs.