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Uruguay

Oriental Republic of Uruguay

CapitalMontevideo
RegionSouth America
CurrencyUYU
Official languagesSpanish
Access to the seaYes
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Montevideo

Cabo Polonio

Barra de Valizas

Authorized vehicle crossing the dune access route to Cabo Polonio.
Uruguay · City or town

Barra de Valizas

Barra de Valizas is a settlement and starting point for a walk toward Cabo Polonio across beaches, dunes and Cerro de la Buena Vista. Plan around the creek crossing and arrange your return before setting out.

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Authorized vehicle crossing the dune access route to Cabo Polonio.
Uruguay · City or town

Cabo Polonio

Cabo Polonio is a seaside settlement where getting there is part of the visit: access is by an authorized ride across the dunes or, from Valizas, a demanding walk over sand and exposed terrain.

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Montevideo
Uruguay · City or town

Montevideo

Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay, a country in South America. The available information identifies it as a national reference point; Spanish and the Uruguayan peso (UYU) are useful orientation before checking local details.

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Uruguay

Guides to this destination

South America map locating Uruguay Practical guides

Uruguay in South America: Montevideo, Spanish and the Uruguayan peso

A first look at Uruguay’s place in South America and its basic facts to keep in mind before planning a trip.

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South American regional landscape as geographic context Practical guides

Uruguay’s location, capital, language and currency

A first compass for locating Uruguay in South America and getting three basics straight before planning: Montevideo, Spanish and the Uruguayan peso.

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Authorized vehicle crossing the dune access route to Cabo Polonio. Routes

Cabo Polonio Access from Route 10 or Barra de Valizas

In Cabo Polonio, the way in shapes the experience. Compare the authorized transfer from Route 10 with the walk from Barra de Valizas, and choose according to your time, luggage and tolerance for sand.

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