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.

Casa Real
Real 170
Colonia del Sacramento
3 room b&b. US$ 55-
www.casareal-hotel.com
Located in the historic quarter, this posada retains a colonial feel along with some of the original Portuguese stone walls. The guestrooms have jacuzzis and airconditioning.


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. The Uruguay romantic getaway is located in the upscale residential quarter of Carrasco.


Punta del Este
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
Boutique hotel located in an upscale residential neighborhood. 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 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 oceanview room and fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing.