Pictures of Uruguay

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See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

Admire the neoclassical architecture and elegant interior of this historic cathedral and then spot the tombs of famous Uruguayan dignitaries.

Revel in the artistic atmosphere and gaze at serene sunsets in this relaxed little resort town, home to the famous Casapueblo architectural masterpiece.

Beaches, water sports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting have earned this classy resort its title as the St. Tropez of South America. 

Enjoy a gastronomical tour at this vibrant food market and then admire its striking architecture and enjoy live cultural events.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

Discover Uruguay\'s lively capital, where modern galleries, artisanal boutiques and riverside restaurants are contrasted with the colonial architecture of its old town.  

Enjoy a gastronomical tour at this vibrant food market and then admire its striking architecture and enjoy live cultural events.

Climb to the top of this 19th-century lighthouse to enjoy sweeping views. Experience a slice of Punta del Este’s maritime history.

Admire a tower building that combines an eclectic mix of architectural styles and then enjoy spectacular city views from an observation deck. 

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

This pretty 20th-century church has an interior decorated with an interesting collection of religious artwork and icons.

Enjoy a gastronomical tour at this vibrant food market and then admire its striking architecture and enjoy live cultural events.

Uruguay\'s oldest settlement preserves the heritage of European colonisation with its cobblestone streets, unaltered pastel houses and informative museums.

After being built over 270 years ago by a Portuguese governor to protect the city from potential enemies, this gate and drawbridge are still standing.

Explore this museum to learn how the Spanish settlers lived in Colonia del Sacramento in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Uruguay\'s oldest settlement preserves the heritage of European colonisation with its cobblestone streets, unaltered pastel houses and informative museums.

Explore this small South American gem to enjoy vibrant wildlife reserves, sprawling urban centres and pretty beach towns that blend European and native culture. 

Discover Uruguay\'s lively capital, where modern galleries, artisanal boutiques and riverside restaurants are contrasted with the colonial architecture of its old town.  

Admire the wonderful views from the observation deck of this lighthouse, which holds an important role in La Paloma’s maritime history.

See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

Explore this small South American gem to enjoy vibrant wildlife reserves, sprawling urban centres and pretty beach towns that blend European and native culture. 

Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.