The South Coast Travel Guide
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A technicality of geography: though Uruguay's entire coast appears to front the ocean, everything west of famed vacation spot Punta del Este—sister resort Piriápolis, lovely pre-independence Colonia del Sacramento, and Montevideo itself—is the Río de la Plata, the world's widest river, which fans out to 219 km (131 mi) at its broadest point. The Plate, to use its name in English, swirls in a mix of fresh- and saltwater with the changing winds and tides. Beyond the punta, the point from which Punta del Este gets its name, looms the Atlantic Ocean, and the coast takes on a more rugged, end-of-the-world look.
The South Coast Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
The South Coast Restaurants
Find the best South Coast restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in The South Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The South Coast
- Peru: 9-Night Escorted Machu Picchu Trip w/Air Virgin Vacations
- 6-Nt Rio & Buenos Aires Incl. Air & Tax — $1,549 go-today
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- Argentina Experience — $1,159 IExplore
The South Coast Experiences
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Visitors to Punta del Este during its first heyday in the '50s and '60s rubbed shoulders with the likes of Ingmar Bergman and Yul Brynner. Even... Read more
Travel Blog
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Cruises
We heard it through the grapevine: Catering to oenophiles is the latest trend on the high seas. Read more
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Hotels,
Best of the Best
It’s one thing for a hotel to tout "green" initiatives that smack of sustainability; it’s Read more
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Restaurants
Trinidad capital Port of Spain boasts two distinct dining scenes showcasing the island’s multifaceted Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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Trip report:
20 days, Nov 17- Dec 6, 2011
Buenos Aires - Mendoza- Salta - Cafayate - Cachi - Purmamarca - Iguazu Falls - La Barra/Punta del Este, Uruguay - Montevideo - Colonia - Buenos Aires
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We went to SA for almost a month, leaving Dec 26. Read more
·Uruguay Forum
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Thinking of flying from AEP to Punta del Este. Read more
