Uruguay Castles & palaces, Lighthouse + Nature pictures

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South America’s hidden gem has a historic capital and colonial towns, sprawling countryside, exclusive beach resorts and bohemian surf spots.

Cobblestone streets, colorful houses, museums and beaches make this one of the most popular towns on Uruguay’s west coast.

The capital and largest city of Uruguay combines history and architecture with theaters and live music, beaches and waterfront walks.

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

Beaches, watersports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting make this one of the most exclusive coastal resorts in South America.

The capital and largest city of Uruguay combines history and architecture with theaters and live music, beaches and waterfront walks.

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

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

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

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

Once a sleepy fishing village, this coastal resort is one of Uruguay’s prime backpacker destinations where surfing, sunbathing and nature walks take top billing. 

Located next to lakes and a small forest, this scenic sandy beach receives a refreshing breeze from the south.

With sunset parties, DJ entertainment, fashion shows and great waves, this lively beach attracts surfers and a good-looking, youthful and sun-kissed crowd.

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 sunset parties, DJ entertainment, fashion shows and great waves, this lively beach attracts surfers and a good-looking, youthful and sun-kissed crowd.

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

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

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 sunset parties, DJ entertainment, fashion shows and great waves, this lively beach attracts surfers and a good-looking, youthful and sun-kissed crowd.

Beaches, watersports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting make this one of the most exclusive coastal resorts in South America.

With sunset parties, DJ entertainment, fashion shows and great waves, this lively beach attracts surfers and a good-looking, youthful and sun-kissed crowd.

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

Beaches, watersports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting make this one of the most exclusive coastal resorts in South America.

Located next to lakes and a small forest, this scenic sandy beach receives a refreshing breeze from the south.