Uruguay

Uruguay is located in South America and is a small country dwarfed by neighbouring Brazil and Argentina. Often overlooked as a tourist destination for those outside of the continent, Uruguay offers the perfect balance between tourist-free seclusion and the sophisticated mod-cons of a country that is stable, secure and gorgeous in a region where those factors cannot be applied all the time. In Uruguay, you will discover awesome beaches in the south, a beautiful and rugged Atlantic coastline to the east, and an interior region known for its enormous skies and luscious landscapes.

Montevideo, the nation’s capital, is a sophisticated modern city. Thanks to Uruguay’s stability and strong presence in the financial sector, you’ll find skyscrapers, glitzy beachfront promenades and an eclectic mix of history and architectural styles that jostle for your attention. To the east is Punta del Diablo, what was once a tiny fishing village is now a hotspot for beach backpackers from across the continent. To the west of Montevideo resides Colonia del Sacramento, a fascinating town which deservedly holds a place as a World Heritage Site due to its colonial history and delicate cobbled streets.