Atlantic Coast (Uruguay)

Atlantic Coast is a region of Uruguay and consists of two departments: Maldonado and Rocha. }}

Cities

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Beach towns

Aguas Dulces GPS -34.275640,-53.78269 – Similar and close to but less busy and more expensive than Barra de Valizas. Barra de Valizas GPS -34.336111,-53.795833 - Construcciones divertidas que dan color al paisaje.JPG – The hippies have moved on to this nice and laid-back little village with live music every evening and a nightmarket. The are no apparent borders between the village, dune and beach, but unlike Cabo Polonio it comes with all the modern conveniences, a prettier beach and a large dune to its south, which begs to be explored. Cabo Polonio GPS -34.3975,-53.789167 Ranchos del Cabo - – A much hyped beach community and major tourist hotspot. Simple beach houses and not much else, often not even running water or electricity. Popular for its interesting seal and sea lion colony at its lighthouse. La Esmeralda GPS -34.16316,-53.68535 – Similar to Punta del Diablo but more quiet and barely any good lodging. La Paloma GPS -34.65,-54.166667 - Vista aérea de La Paloma.JPG – A good alternative to Punta del Este if you just do not get what all the fuss is about there. It has active Halal dining, many bars and a free popular club and a large lagoon to its west. La Pedrera GPS -34.590163,-54.125575 - Avenida_principal_-_La_Pedrera_-_Uruguay - – A very laid-back beach and surf experience, worth a visit with many affordable hostel lodgings and close to La Paloma. Piriapolis GPS -34.9,-55.283333 - Castillo Piria - – An alternative to Punta del Este mostly for couples and older people, but no party or hippie hotspot. Punta del Este GPS -34.966667,-54.95 Los Dedos Punta del Este - – A world famous beach party town for the posh and party people among us. Punta del Diablo GPS -34.045833,-53.538889 Punta del Diablo 07.JPG – A sleepy old fishing village and beach and surf hotspot with affordable good lodging. Head here if you just want to lay back, see the famous Playa Los Pescadores and seek the secret beach party at 3 o'clock in the morning.

Other city's

Chuy GPS -33.698778,-53.459177 - Chuy Uruguay - – The border town with Brazil. Maldonado GPS -34.9,-54.95 - Fuente de la Casa de la Cultura.JPG – The capital of the eponymous department, a key bus hub with a couple of small historical attractions. Rocha GPS -34.483333,-54.35 Plaza Independencia de Rocha 2 - – Another departmental capital, useful for bus connections but low on attractions. San Carlos (Uruguay) | San Carlos GPS -34.8,-54.916667 - Iglesia de San Carlos 4 - – An unremarkable town, but with an old church that was built in colonial times.

Introduction

Full of beaches, this region is extremely popular in the summer—many Montevideo|Montevideans have time-shares here.

Travel to Atlantic Coast (Uruguay)

Travel by plane to Atlantic Coast (Uruguay)

Punta del Este Airport (IATA Flight Code: PDP) is in Maldonado and has a few commercial flights, mainly from Buenos Aires (IATA Flight Code: AEP). The other option is to fly into Montevideo (IATA Flight Code: MVD); intercity buses from Montevideo to this region generally stop at the airport to pick up passengers.

Travel by Bus

Frequent buses are available from Montevideo; see the Tres Cruces Bus Terminal website for schedules. A few buses are also available from other parts of Uruguay.

International buses to Punta del Este are available from Porto Alegre and Florianópolis, Brazil. You can also take a bus to the Brazilian border town of Chuí, walk across the border to Chuy and take a bus from there.

How to travel to Atlantic Coast (Uruguay) by car

The most important highways are the Interbalnearia, which connects Montevideo to Punta del Este; Route 10, which hugs the coast; and Route 9, which is a little further inland.

Travel by boat to Atlantic Coast (Uruguay)

Cruise ships and yachts can dock at Punta del Este.

Transportation in Atlantic Coast (Uruguay)

Travel by Bus

Depending on where you're trying to go, you might have direct buses multiple times a day or you might find yourself having to transfer on a route that does not run frequently. Maldonado near Punta del Este and Rocha are the most important hubs.

What to See

• Line of Trees -34.366552,-53.839022 shortly after the turn of to Cabo Polonio - This amazing set of trees begs for a picture to be taken of them.

• Duna Valizas -34.349456,-53.776415 The largest dune in this region.

• Monte de Ombúes -34.359589,-53.867970 Park your vehicle after Valizas river crossing, from where you need to take a boat. U$450 - A fascinating forest with extraordinary and 400-year-old trees. The boat trip there on the Valizas river and the Catillos lagoon is a picturesque and magnificent ride. In addition, you will get a very knowledgeable guide.

Muslim Travel Tips

• Surfing The two most popular surf destinations are La Pedrera and Punta del Diablo, including the nearby Santa Teresa. While in Punta del Diablo you can find Uruguay's longest right break, La Moza and the waves in La Pedrera are said to be bigger. Besides these two hotspots surfing schools offering lessons and renting boards can be found pretty much everywhere along the coast.

• Hike the dune , - Between Barra de Valizas and Cabo Polonio. The whole way: 7 kilometers/2 h across, 12 kilometers/3 h along the beach. Or you just hike up and back. Walking along the beach, right after Barra de Valizas you will have to cross a river, which you can either do by boat (U$80 return), or you just walk through the waist-high water, best at the frontier between the river and the sea.
• Surf the dune Barra de Valizas - The large dune is an excellent opportunity to surf down a steep sandy slope. Boards can be rented in Barra de Valizas.

• Live music Barra de Valizas - Barra de Valizas has live music every evening in the summer from performing artists that travel the region.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Atlantic Coast (Uruguay)

Bars and restaurants are what this region lives off, so you will not have any problem finding one.

Active nightlife can be found in decreasing intensity in the following city's/towns: Punta del Este, La Paloma, Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo and Barra de Valizas.

Stay safe in Atlantic Coast (Uruguay)

Thit is generally a safe region—Brazilians come here on vacation to relax on the beach without the risk of crime they'd have to worry about at home. But watch out for pickpockets and petty thieves at the beach resorts, especially Punta del Este.

Where to travel next from Atlantic Coast (Uruguay)

• Central Interior (Uruguay) | Central Interior – rolling hills and wide-open ranches await.
• Rio de la Plata – back to the other half of coastal Uruguay, including lovely historic neighborhoods and humbler beaches.
• Rio Grande do Sul – cross the border at Chuy to experience the striking diversity and warm friendliness of Brazilian culture

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