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Discover 20 verified attractions across Uruguay, Uruguay. This curated collection features notable attractions, natural wonders, museums & galleries, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Port Market

★★★★ 4.4 (21,446 reviews)
📍 Piedras 237, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
📞 2916 8410
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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2 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Montevideo Botanical Garden

★★★★½ 4.6 (18,509 reviews)
📍 Av. 19 de Abril 1181, 11700 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
📞 2336 4005
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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3 🏞️ Natural Wonders

El Jagüel Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (10,901 reviews)
📍 Parque San Rafael, camino la Barra, Av. Aparicio Saravia, 20000 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
📞 091 271 545
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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4 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Reserva de Flora y Fauna del Pan de Azúcar

★★★★½ 4.5 (10,393 reviews)
📍 20200 Piriápolis, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
📞 098 177 418
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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5 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Santa Teresa National Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (8,898 reviews)
📍 Km 302, Ruta Nacional Nº 9, 27100 Rocha, Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay
📞 098 620 828
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6 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse

★★★★½ 4.6 (8,349 reviews)
📍 G4GX+V3G De San Francisco, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 4:50 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:50 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:50 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:50 PM
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7 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Salto del Penitente

★★★★½ 4.6 (7,982 reviews)
📍 JWHX+42C, 30000 Villa Serrana, Lavalleja Department, Uruguay
📞 4440 3096
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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8 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Faro de José Ignacio

★★★★½ 4.7 (5,972 reviews)
📍 5938+GVX, C. Los Teros, 20000 Faro de José Ignacio, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
📞 2915 5500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
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9 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Fortress of Santa Teresa

★★★★½ 4.7 (5,588 reviews)
📍 9 km. 303, 27100 Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay
📞 4474 6541
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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10 🎪 Entertainment

Acuamanía Water Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (5,226 reviews)
📍 G3VQ+6M S/N, 50000 Termas del Dayman, Departamento de Salto, Uruguay
📞 091 693 222
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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Notable Attractions

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⭐ Notable Attractions

Port Market

★★★★ 4.4 (21,446 reviews)
📍 Piedras 237, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
📞 2916 8410
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse

★★★★½ 4.6 (8,349 reviews)
📍 G4GX+V3G De San Francisco, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 4:50 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:50 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:50 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:50 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Faro de José Ignacio

★★★★½ 4.7 (5,972 reviews)
📍 5938+GVX, C. Los Teros, 20000 Faro de José Ignacio, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
📞 2915 5500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Palacio Salvo

★★★★½ 4.5 (4,357 reviews)
📍 Pl. Independencia 848, 11100 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
📞 2900 1264
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Gateway of the Citadel

★★★★½ 4.6 (3,935 reviews)
📍 Sarandí 700, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
📞 1950 1401
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Deep Well

★★★★½ 4.7 (574 reviews)
📍 5Q4J+MM9, 45000 Valle Edén, Tacuarembó Department, Uruguay
📞 099 485 668
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

San Miguel Bastion

★★★★½ 4.7 (468 reviews)
📍 G4GX+JMP, De San Pedro, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Safari Minero

★★★★½ 4.5 (359 reviews)
📍 55000 La Bolsa, Artigas Department, Uruguay
📞 092 249 505
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Playa del Faro

★★★★½ 4.7 (342 reviews)
📍 8RJX+J26, 27400 La Paloma, Rocha Department, Uruguay
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Vista Playa La Moza

★★★★½ 4.9 (230 reviews)
📍 Unnamed Road 27204, 27100 Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Sombráculo Parque Santa Teresa

★★★★½ 4.7 (237 reviews)
📍 Parque Nacional Sta Teresa, Rocha,, XCXW+2H9, 27200 Punta del Diablo, Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay
📞 4477 2101
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Puerta de la ciudadela

★★★★½ 4.9 (85 reviews)
📍 Manuel de Lobo 242, 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

5 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Montevideo Botanical Garden

★★★★½ 4.6 (18,509 reviews)
📍 Av. 19 de Abril 1181, 11700 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
📞 2336 4005
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

El Jagüel Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (10,901 reviews)
📍 Parque San Rafael, camino la Barra, Av. Aparicio Saravia, 20000 Punta del Este, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
📞 091 271 545
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Reserva de Flora y Fauna del Pan de Azúcar

★★★★½ 4.5 (10,393 reviews)
📍 20200 Piriápolis, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
📞 098 177 418
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Santa Teresa National Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (8,898 reviews)
📍 Km 302, Ruta Nacional Nº 9, 27100 Rocha, Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay
📞 098 620 828
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Salto del Penitente

★★★★½ 4.6 (7,982 reviews)
📍 JWHX+42C, 30000 Villa Serrana, Lavalleja Department, Uruguay
📞 4440 3096
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

2 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Fortress of Santa Teresa

★★★★½ 4.7 (5,588 reviews)
📍 9 km. 303, 27100 Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay
📞 4474 6541
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Museo del Mar

★★★★½ 4.6 (3,414 reviews)
📍 Romildo Risso, 20000 La Barra, Departamento de Maldonado, Uruguay
📞 4277 1817
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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🎪

Entertainment

1 places
🎪 Entertainment

Acuamanía Water Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (5,226 reviews)
📍 G3VQ+6M S/N, 50000 Termas del Dayman, Departamento de Salto, Uruguay
📞 091 693 222
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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