Atlantic Coast
La Paloma
A beach for every wind direction and the Cabo Santa María lighthouse.
BeachCycling
La Paloma has the geographic advantage of sitting on a headland: there is always a beach sheltered from the day’s wind. It is the most comfortable base for exploring the Rocha coast without giving up a supermarket, a pharmacy and a restaurant open off season.
What you should not miss
- Cabo Santa María lighthouse
- Playa La Balconada in the late afternoon
- Cycling to La Aguada and Anaconda
- Laguna de Rocha, 15 minutes away
What to do in La Paloma
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Climb the Cabo Santa María lighthouse
A hundred-odd steps and the view over the whole Rocha coast.
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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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