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Uruguay

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Uruguay is one of South America’s most relaxed destinations, with Atlantic beaches, wine country, and historic Colonia del Sacramento. It also makes an easy day trip from Buenos Aires.

About Uruguay

Best Time to Visit

Dec - Mar is beach season and warmest. Mar - Apr and Oct - Nov are mild for wine country and cities.

Time Zone

Uruguay Standard Time

UTC-3

Currency

Uruguayan peso (UYU)

Languages

Spanish

English proficiency varies; tourist areas usually offer the most support.

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Everything to Know to Take a Day Trip to Uruguay from Buenos Aires

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay from Buenos Aires, Argentina is incredibly easy to do, and was one of the highlights of our trip! The Instagrammable, colorful, historic town across the Río de la Plata is perfect to explore as a South American Day Trip, and has amazing hotels, restaurants, and things to do if you want to take it slow and experience the Colonia streets a little longer!

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