Capital-	Montevideo
Official Language-	Spanish
Best Time to Visit-	December to April, which are their summer days
Currency-	Uruguayan Peso
Must Eat-	Chivito, a calorie-laden hot sandwich which, despite the name, does not consist of goat!
Must Drink-	Yerba mate, a bitter tea-like drink that is a staple in Uruguay
Learn to Say-	"Encantado de conocerle" (Pleased to meet you)
Life in Uruguay-	Lunch is considered the main meal of the day in Uruguay and dinners are, as a result, eaten very late. Many restaurants don't even open until 9 pm!

Uruguay might be a tiny, little country, but it’s big on fantastic vacation rental opportunities! With rolling plains and fabulous beaches, there are plenty of chances for you to find the perfect landscape for your next South American vacation rental!
 
For those who like a little dose of history with their vacations, stop by Colonia del Sacramento. This city is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List and is full to the brim with colonial-style buildings and cobblestone streets. These streets, built in the 17th century, take you around to see some of the city’s highlights: the lighthouse, the wooden drawbridge, the Municipal Museum, and the Casa de Nacarello, an 18th century Portuguese home. And be sure not to miss the Basilica del Sanctisimo Sacramento, the Basilica of the Holy Sacrament, or the Iglesia Matriz, the oldest church in Uruguay.
 
La Paloma is a coastal town that similar in landscape to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. South Americans have been visiting this secret spot for years – the lighthouse near the ocean waters watch over the few tourists that you will find relaxing on these beaches. It’s a perfect opportunity for you to carve out your own, private place in the sand and forget that the rest of the world even exists!
 
For a little more beach-related excitement, head over to Punta del Este. This resort town has restaurants, casinos, and a harbor full of yachts! This town is known for its gorgeous sunsets, which you can catch from either side of the stunning peninsula. And, being a peninsula, you have your pick of which kind of ocean waters you prefer – calm and quiet or windy and perfect for surfing!
 
Periapolis, another small beach town, is pretty much a more laidback version of Punta del Este. You still have the gorgeous coastal waters but with a lot less tourists to bump into. And there are still plenty of casinos to pass the time in, but a few less fancy restaurants. While you’re in Periapolis, you can’t miss a sunset stroll down the Rambla de los Argentinos, the waterfront promenade. And take a ride up to the Templo de San Antonio – it offers an amazing view Uruguay’s stunning coastline.
 
So take a Uruguay vacation and spend your days learning to tango or saying hello to the sea lions at the Isla del Lobos, a protected nature reserve. Whether you want excitement and thrills or just to be left alone for a few days to admire nature’s beauty, Uruguay is the perfect vacation rental destination for you!