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Places to see in Uruguay, from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento, and the best time to go: Nov–Mar.
Places to see in Uruguay
- MontevideoThe rambla and old townPhoto: Eduardo Ruggieri · CC BY-SA 3.0
Colonia del SacramentoCobbled colonial streetsPhoto: JGHowes, photographer ( Canon AE-1 camera). · Attribution
Punta del EsteBeaches and summer buzzPhoto: Марсело Кампи · CC BY-SA 3.0
Cabo PolonioDunes and sea lionsPhoto: Pablofor · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best time to go to Uruguay
Generally November to March. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Uruguay
What surprised you most about Uruguay?
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Best time of year to go to Uruguay?
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One place in Uruguay you’d never skip?
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