Atlantic Coast
Cabo Polonio
No road, no power grid, and the largest sea lion colony in the country.
BeachCamping
Cabo Polônio is a village inside a national park: the only way in is by 4x4 truck across the dunes, the power comes from solar panels and generators, and at night the lighthouse is practically the only light. It is where Uruguay looks most like itself — slow, salty and in no hurry.
What you should not miss
- Sea lion colony on the rocks by the lighthouse
- 4x4 crossing over the park dunes
- No light pollution — the best stargazing in the country
- Calavera beach at sunset
Where to stay in Cabo Polonio
What to do in Cabo Polonio
4x4 tour 2 h
4x4 crossing over the dunes
The only way into the village: a truck across the park dunes.
from $22
Wildlife 1 h
Sea lion lookout
A walk to the lighthouse rocks, home to the largest colony in the country.
Free
Properties in Cabo Polonio
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Driving along Ruta 9
From Montevideo to Chuy along the road that threads the Rocha coast, with the stops worth the detour.
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