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

Where to eat in Cabo Polonio

Seafood$

La Perla

Simple seafood cooking, solar power and the sunset thrown in.

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

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