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South American glamor – Punta del Este is one of South America’s most glamorous resorts. If the fast pace all gets too much, you can still find tranquility by heading east to chic fishing village Jose Ignacio.From kitesurfing at Laguna Garzon to hot-air ballooning over vineyards and trekking with gauchos, there’s no shortage of outdoor activities in Uruguay.Uruguay’s two-month carnival celebration, starting mid-January, is rooted in candombe, dance, and rhythms devised by African slaves in the 19th century.Isla de Lobas, just southeast of Punta del Este, is home to South America’s largest colony of sea lions hanging out at Punta del Este’s marina.There are more than a dozen beaches to choose from in Punta del Este, from surfer hot spots El Chileno and El Emir to the nudist-friendly Chihuahua.Colonia del Sacramento was Uruguay’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, founded in 1680 by the Portuguese on the Rio de la Plata.Home to about half of the country’s population, the pace is calm in Uruguay’s capital Montevideo, where colonial architecture coexists with low-rise skyscrapers and 15 miles of beach-side rambla.Uruguay’s capital Montevideo is a walkable city, with highlights including the picturesque Ciudad Vieja and Barrio Sur neighborhoods, as well as the bustling Mercado del Puerto market.Uruguay is South America’s fourth largest wine producer, with most vineyards and wineries located in the hills north of Montevideo.
