Things to Do in Uruguay

There are 83 attractions in Uruguay. Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento, colonial riverside quarter with preserved portuguese-spanish architecture, is the most popular.

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All Stadiums & Sports 8 Islands 5 Archaeological Sites 5 Mountains & Peaks 5 Parks & Reserves 5 Monuments & Memorials 4 Religious Sites 4 Museums 3 Lakes 2 Plazas & Squares 2 Cliffs & Canyons 1 Capes & Headlands 1
Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
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Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
Colonial riverside quarter with preserved Portuguese-Spanish architecture
Historical Site
La Mano de Punta del Este
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La Mano de Punta del Este
Iconic beachfront sculpture depicting a giant hand
Monument
Plaza Independencia
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Plaza Independencia
Montevideo's main plaza featuring statue and gateway
Plaza
Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape
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Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape
Historic meatpacking industrial complex, UNESCO World Heritage
Historical Site
Estadio Centenario
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Estadio Centenario
Historic Montevideo stadium that hosted 1930 World Cup
Stadium
Estadio Gran Parque Central
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Estadio Gran Parque Central
Old Montevideo football stadium, home of Nacional
Stadium
Lagoon Mirim
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Lagoon Mirim
Coastal lagoon forming part of Brazil–Uruguay border
Lake
Pocitos Stadium
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Pocitos Stadium
Former football stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay
Stadium
Cerro Catedral (Uruguay)
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Cerro Catedral (Uruguay)
Uruguay's highest peak and popular local hiking destination
Mountain
Cabo Polonio
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Cabo Polonio
Remote coastal village famous for dunes and sea lions
Cape
Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago
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Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago
Main Roman Catholic cathedral in Montevideo
Religious Site
Estadio Domingo Burgueño
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Estadio Domingo Burgueño
Sports stadium in Maldonado, hosts football matches
Stadium
Sierra de las Ánimas
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Sierra de las Ánimas
Scenic hill range with quartzite ridges
Mountains
National Museum of Visual Arts (Uruguay)
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National Museum of Visual Arts (Uruguay)
Montevideo museum housing Uruguay's national visual arts collection
Museum
Sierra Carapé
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Sierra Carapé
Uruguayan hill range containing the country's highest elevations
Mountains
Cerro de las Ánimas
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Cerro de las Ánimas
Uruguay's highest natural point, rocky hill summit
Mountain
Estadio Profesor Alberto Suppici
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Estadio Profesor Alberto Suppici
Historic football stadium in Colonia department
Stadium
Gorriti Island
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Gorriti Island
Small island off Punta del Este, natural reserve
Island
Plaza de Cagancha
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Plaza de Cagancha
Central Montevideo square surrounded by historic buildings
Monument
Cathedral of Salto
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Cathedral of Salto
Salto's Roman Catholic cathedral and diocesan seat
Church
Cerro Pan de Azúcar
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Cerro Pan de Azúcar
Granite hill and natural reserve near Maldonado
Mountain
Estadio Parque Capurro
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Estadio Parque Capurro
Football stadium in Montevideo, hosts lower-division matches
Stadium
Estadio Saroldi
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Estadio Saroldi
Football stadium in Montevideo, home of River Plate
Stadium
Isla de Lobos
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Isla de Lobos
Small Uruguayan island with nature reserve and lighthouse
Island
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