Tourists can enjoy watersports on the beautiful beaches, or visit waterfalls and hot springs inland. Uruguay's 410 miles of coastline are perfect for windsurfing, paddleboarding and surfing.

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The best time to travel to Uruguay depends on the visitor's preferences. The high tourist season is in summer, from December to March, when beaches and resorts come alive with a vibrant atmosphere.

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I had been to Uruguay before so the answer came easy: "The people, the food and the beaches." People who know anything about this small country across the Rio de la Plata from Argentina usually ...