4x4 tour 2 h
4x4 crossing over the dunes
Cabo PolonioThe only way into the village: a truck across the park dunes.
from $22
What to do
Dunes, waves, trails and lighthouses
Everything you can book or simply show up for, across the whole country.
16 activities
Wildlife 1 h
Sea lion lookout
Cabo PolonioA walk to the lighthouse rocks, home to the largest colony in the country.
Free
History 3 h
Santa Teresa fortress
Punta del DiabloColonial fort and plant nursery inside the national park.
from $8
Surf 2 h
Surf lesson at Playa Grande
Punta del DiabloBoard and wetsuit included, for anyone who has never stood up on one.
from $35
Boat trip 3 h
Boat trip to Isla de Lobos
Punta del EsteLeaves the harbour for the second largest sea lion colony in the world.
from $55
Culture 2 h
Ceremony of the Sun at Casapueblo
Punta BallenaPáez Vilaró's reading as the sun touches the water, every single day.
from $18
City tour 3 h
Walking tour of Ciudad Vieja
MontevideoPlaza Independencia, Teatro Solís, the market and the old cafés.
from $25
Cycling 4 h
Cycling the rambla
Montevideo22 km of waterfront from Buceo to Parque Rodó, rental included.
from $20
City tour 2 h
Buggy through the old town
Colonia del SacramentoA loop through the cobbled streets and the waterfront, ending at the lighthouse.
from $30
Kayak 3 h
Kayaking the stream delta
CarmeloPaddling the arms of the Las Vacas delta with a local guide.
from $40
History 1 h
Climb the Cabo Santa María lighthouse
La PalomaA hundred-odd steps and the view over the whole Rocha coast.
from $5
Culture 1 h
Sunset at the lighthouse
José IgnacioThe whole headland becomes a lookout when the sun drops behind the Mansa.
from $4
Hiking 4 h
Guided valley trail
Valle del LunarejoGallery forest, stream pools and a lookout, starting from the estancia.
from $28
Wildlife 3 h
Birdwatching at dawn
Valle del LunarejoMore than 150 species recorded in the protected area.
from $32
Hiking 4 h
Full canyon circuit
Quebrada de los CuervosDown to the river and back along the canyon rim, with lookouts on the way.
from $10
Hiking 4 h
Climb Cerro Catedral
Cerro CatedralTwo hours on a marked trail to the highest point in the country.
Free