Montevido
Inhabited by a sophisticated, stylish and politely reserved people, Uruguay's safe and clean capital city sits on a seven mile coastline on the world's widest river.

Belmont House Hotel
Av. Rivera 6512
Montevideo, Uruguay
Tel: +598 (2)-600-0430 28 rooms. USD$ 180-
www.belmonthouse.com.uy
This antique-filled English manor house is surrounded by gardens and close to the beach. This romantic hotel is located in the upscale residential quarter of Carrasco.


Punta del Este, Uruguayan Riveria
Surrounded by wide white beaches, this resort town is located on a peninsula tip that juts out into the Altantic. During January and February, the town and beaches swell with well-off Argentinians visiting their favorite summer getaway destination. For a quieter pace, visit in the shoulder season.

Hotel L'Auberge
Barrio Parque de Golf
Punta del Este, Uruguay
T: +598 42 482-601. 31 rooms. US$ 210-
www.laubergehotel.com
This boutique-size romantic hotel has beautiful grounds and a pool and is located in a upscale residential neighborhood just a few blocks from the beach. Stayng here gives you a serene escape from the hustle & bustle of Punta del Este's throbbing high season nightlife.The hotel was formerly an 18th century water tower.

La Posta del Cangrejo
Km 11300 La Barra
Punta del Este - Uruguay
T: +598 42 770 021. US$ 120-
www.lapostadelcangrejo.com
Escape the high rises, condo-plexes, and mega chain hotels of Punta del Este and stay in this white-washed hotel on the ocean in La Barra, a hip tiny suburb about ten minutes from downtown Punta. Book an ocean view room and fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing.


José Ignacio
This once-sleepy tiny fishing village - located twenty minutes from pulsating Punta del Este - is favored by chic Europeans who prefer a fahionable bohemian ambience.

Casa Suaya
Ruta 10, kilometer 186.5
José Ignacio, Uruguay
T: +598 486-2750. 19 rooms and suites. US$ 750-, high season
www.casasuaya.com
This secluded romantic hotel owned by noted restauranteur Adolfo Suaya has a restaurant onsite, an infinity pool, and a decor that mixes modern and antique. It's set on 4 acres of pampas and sand overlooking the ocean.

Posada del Faro
Calle de la Bahia and Timonel
José Ignacio, Uruguay
T: +598 486-2110. 12rooms. US$ 380-, high season.
www.posadadelfaro.com
Stylish beach-rustic inn with pool overlooking José Ignacio bay. It is the closest inn to the beach; rooms overlook either the ocean or the pool.

Estancia Vik
Camino Egenio Saiz Martinez Kim 8
José Ignacio, Uruguay
T: +598 94 605 212. 12 Rooms. US$ 275-;www.estanciavikjoseignacio.com
Modern-rustic newly built colonial-style inn located on 4,000 acres of nature walks, cattle ranch, and polo field. An "art-hotel", each of its bedroom suite's showcase a piece of artwork by one of the country's leading artists. They also have a companion inn on the property, the contemporary sleek Playa Vik, located on the beach.

Rocha Beach Towns, Eastern Uruguay
An up-and-coming bohemian-chic beach destination for South Americans, rural Rocha's fishermen villages are younger, more natural, hippie and easy-going than Punta del Este and its neighbor Jose Ignacio. Boasting nearly deserted beaches, it's located eighty miles from Punta del Este.

Brisas
Ruta 10, Kilometer 229
La Pedrera. Rocha, Uruguay
T: +598 4479 2265, 14 rooms. US$ 180-
www.brisasdelapedrera.com
The first boutique hotel in La Pedrera was opened by a well-traveled Argentinan in 2009. The romantic hotel sits on a high point overlooking the vibrant small village and just steps from Desplayado Beach.

Posada San Antonio
Ruta 10, Kilometer 234
San Antonio, Rocha, Uruguay
T: +598 4470 9143. US$ 120-
www.sanantonio.com.uy
Five miles up the coast from La Pedrera is the more secluded San Antonio. Rough-hewn chic guesthouse surrounded by pine and eucalpytus forest. Stylish features include a round pool made out of a steel stock tank.

Posada Buscavida
Ruta 10, Kilometer 254
Oceania del Polonio, Rocha, Uruguay
T: +598 4470 9143. US$ 110-
www.posadabuscavida.com.ar
Further north up the coast you'll find this posada. It's set on a wide beach in nearly deserted Oceania del Polonio.

Colonia del Sacramento
Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the Spanish. Declared a World Heritage Site, the historic quarter of the City is a well-preserved urban landscape that successfully fuses the Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles.

Note: Our recommended hotel has recently been converted back into a private residence.

Uruguay Estancias
Rural chic on old colonial ranches.

Estancia Tierra Santa
Costa de las Vacas, Carmelo
Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay
T: +598 0540 2331. 3 rooms. US$ 385- Open in fall and spring.
www.estanciatierrasanta.com
One of oldest estancias in Uruguay, it was first settled by Jesuit missionaries in the 17th century. Three spacious and luxurious guestrooms are located within a renovated Colonial Manor. Horse-riding and fishing available onsite. It's located inland from Colonia del Sacramento near the Puerto Camacho marina.