Montevideo's Ciudad Vieja and public Rambla lead east through Punta del Este, La Paloma and Punta del Diablo to a confirmed-open Santa Teresa fort-and-park circuit. Wildlife boats, surf, horses and event programmes remain separately arranged options.
Montevideo, Rocha & the Atlantic Coast is a 318 km one-way journey (staffed road transport). It works best as a 6-day trip; the plan below is the 6-day version for January, built from 311 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
Montevideo public Ciudad Vieja heritage day→Montevideo public Rambla and civic-culture day→ 130 kmPunta del Este reserved coast-road arrival and public peninsula day→ 100 kmLa Paloma reserved coast-road arrival and public lighthouse-town day→ 70 kmPunta del Diablo reserved coast-road arrival and public fishing-village day→ 18 kmSanta Teresa confirmed-open public fort-and-park day
What you'll see
Teatro Solís
Marvel at one of South America's oldest and most iconic theaters.
Montevideo public Ciudad Vieja heritage day
Montevideo public Rambla and civic-culture circuit
Use a bounded public Rambla walk plus open civic or museum context. Check heat, wind and individual opening; swimming, private tours and scheduled events remain optional.
Montevideo public Rambla and civic-culture day
Casa Pueblo
Explore a surrealistic resort-museum resembling a giant sculpture.
Punta del Este reserved coast-road arrival and public peninsula day
La Paloma Lighthouse
Climb the lighthouse for panoramic views over the coastal landscape.
La Paloma reserved coast-road arrival and public lighthouse-town day
Lighthouse
Stroll along the beach to reach a picturesque southern lighthouse.
Punta del Diablo reserved coast-road arrival and public fishing-village day
Santa Teresa confirmed-open public fort-and-park circuit
Use only the current public Santa Teresa park and fortress circuit after confirming the Route 9 gate, hours, admission, fire and weather conditions. Camping and provider activities are separate.
Santa Teresa confirmed-open public fort-and-park day
Museo Blanes
Appreciate 19th-century Uruguayan art and serene gardens.
Montevideo public Ciudad Vieja heritage day
Museo del Mar
Discover preserved seabirds in this captivating marine museum.
Punta del Este reserved coast-road arrival and public peninsula day
