Uruguay Action & adventure, Art, Beach, Historic buildings, Lighthouse, Modern architecture, Mountain, Religious + Water sports pictures

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With charming European-style architecture, lovely beaches, and a lively arts scene, Uruguay’s largest city is an exciting mixture of cultures old and new.

With charming European-style architecture, lovely beaches, and a lively arts scene, Uruguay’s largest city is an exciting mixture of cultures old and new.

Climb to the top of this 19th-century lighthouse to enjoy sweeping views. Experience a slice of Punta del Este’s maritime history.

With charming European-style architecture, lovely beaches, and a lively arts scene, Uruguay’s largest city is an exciting mixture of cultures old and new.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

Admire a tower building that combines an eclectic mix of architectural styles and then enjoy spectacular city views from an observation deck. 

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

With a deep colonial heritage, a picturesque countryside, and some of the continent’s most charming beach towns, this small coastal nation is a hidden gem of South American tourism.

With a deep colonial heritage, a picturesque countryside, and some of the continent’s most charming beach towns, this small coastal nation is a hidden gem of South American tourism.

With charming European-style architecture, lovely beaches, and a lively arts scene, Uruguay’s largest city is an exciting mixture of cultures old and new.

Admire the wonderful views from the observation deck of this lighthouse, which holds an important role in La Paloma’s maritime history.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

With beaches, tours, and a lively nightlife, the St. Tropez of South America is a veritable hive of holiday activity.

With charming European-style architecture, lovely beaches, and a lively arts scene, Uruguay’s largest city is an exciting mixture of cultures old and new.

With charming European-style architecture, lovely beaches, and a lively arts scene, Uruguay’s largest city is an exciting mixture of cultures old and new.

Founded in the late 17th century, this historic west-coast town is much beloved for its gorgeous seaside sunsets, its charming colonial architecture, and its picturesque  cobblestone streets.

Tour the fortress home of Francisco Piria, founder of the seaside town of Piriápolis, to discover the beliefs and motivations of this fascinating man. 

With a deep colonial heritage, a picturesque countryside, and some of the continent’s most charming beach towns, this small coastal nation is a hidden gem of South American tourism.

Admire the neoclassical architecture and elegant interior of this historic cathedral and then spot the tombs of famous Uruguayan dignitaries.

With a deep colonial heritage, a picturesque countryside, and some of the continent’s most charming beach towns, this small coastal nation is a hidden gem of South American tourism.

Admire the neoclassical architecture and elegant interior of this historic cathedral and then spot the tombs of famous Uruguayan dignitaries.

Resting on a tree-lined plaza in the historic center of the city, this 17th-century site is one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.