Section 12 · 7 guides
Beaches
Guides 7
Punta del Este or Rocha? Choosing Your Uruguay Coast (2026)
Glam high-rises or off-grid dunes? A head-to-head of Punta del Este and Rocha to help you pick the right Uruguay coast for your trip.
Best Beaches in (and Near) Montevideo (2026)
Montevideo has real city beaches, right along the rambla. Here's a west-to-east guide to Pocitos, Malvin, Carrasco and where the water is best for a swim.
Uruguay’s Beach Towns Compared: Where Should You Go? (2026)
From glossy Punta del Este to off-grid Cabo Polonio, here's an honest comparison of Uruguay's beach towns to help you choose the right stretch of coast.
Surfing in Uruguay: Best Spots, Seasons & Surf Schools (2026)
Where to surf in Uruguay, when to go and what to pack. A practical guide to the country's Atlantic breaks, surf seasons, wetsuits and surf schools.
Atlantida & the Costa de Oro: Montevideo’s Local Beaches (2026)
Atlantida and the Costa de Oro are where Montevideo goes to the beach. Here's how to enjoy the sand, the eagle folly and Dieste's famous brick church.
Piriapolis: Uruguay’s Original Beach Resort (2026)
Piriapolis is Uruguay's first purpose-built beach resort. Here's what to do, where to swim and how to make the most of a day or weekend on its bay.
The Best Beaches in Uruguay: A Coast-by-Coast Guide (2026)
Every beach in Uruguay worth your vacation days, organized coast by coast: Montevideo's city sand, Punta del Este's Mansa and Brava, and the wild Atlantic beaches of Rocha.