Uruguay might be one of South America’s smallest countries, but it certainly comes up big as a popular tourist destination. With a location that allows it to enjoy many of the natural advantages its larger neighbours, Brazil and Argentina, its manageable size ensures that the country can create an advanced quality of life and sustainable economy for its citizens and guests. As a result, today Uruguay is an increasingly popular place for visitors to select when visiting the continent, as it is well known for being safe, easy to get around in, and possessing of sound infrastructure.

Uruguay is the complete holiday destination package: An expansive coastline with pristine sandy beaches, beautiful jungles teeming with exotic wildlife, rugged mountains that afford endless climbing and hiking pursuits, cowboy-filled country plains, thriving cities offering a plethora of cultural activities to enjoy. The country is lively and progressive, open-minded intellectually, and politically surefooted. While there may be elements of risk and instability in Latin America, one won’t find much of that to be concerned about in Uruguay.

Resorts dot Uruguay’s stunningly beautiful coast on the Atlantic Ocean, offering every manner of water sport and boating pursuit. Vacationers flock to the Punta del Este beach resorts seeking fun in the sun. Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital on the south coast, is one South America’s more interesting capitals, with gleaming new buildings, historically significant districts, wonderful parks, fascinating nightlife and warm, hospitable people.

Throughout Uruguay’s cities, visitors find great choice in shopping, dining and nightlife. Golfers find some of Latin America’s finest offerings in links, and scuba divers enjoy one of the most diverse aquatic areas along the entire Atlantic coast of South America. There is no doubt that Uruguay is destined to become more and more popular as this gem of a holiday spot is discovered by the travelling world. If you are planning a trip, be sure to book early in order to get the best choice in accommodation.