Punta del Este
Sitting upon a peninsula, Punta del Este is a glamorous resort city on Uruguay’s Atlantic Coast.
Compared to South America’s other major capitals, Montevideo is a refreshingly calm and laid-back city. Instead of a cacophony of honking horns and bumper-to-bumper traffic, travelers are greeted with a tranquil coastal causeway leading into a city center lined with palm trees and handsome, 300-year-old colonial architecture.
Founded by the Spanish, Montevideo has always been a city of immigrants and newcomers; to this day, it warmly welcomes people from around the world as a bastion of liberalism and stability. With countless green spaces, convivial town squares, more than 18 miles of Rio de la Plata coast, and vibrant sunsets that cast a veil of color across a wide-open ocean horizon, it’s easy to forget you’re in a city of more than one million people.
Other areas to explore
A visit to Montevideo puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Uruguay.
Uruguayan Wine Country
Uruguay may be dwarfed by Argentina and Chile’s wine production, but the small country commands a firm presence in the world of winemaking.
Colonia del Sacramento
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colonia del Sacramento was founded by the Portuguese in the 1600s, and subsequently traded hands between Portuguese and Spanish rule.
Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.