CABO POLONIO

Don’t miss this unique town by the sea, enjoy its beaches, small quaint restaurants (we recommend La Perla del Cabo), the large Sea Wolf colony and its historic Lighthouse. Cabo Polonio National Park is an area of great natural beauty, there are no roads leading to it and is located about 7 km from the main highway. It is accessible by walking through the dunes (only for the most daring), or by 4x4 vehicles which, in the summer run on the hour all day. You can check the schedule upon arrival. The adventure begins the moment you leave your car behind and hop onto a big truck that takes you across the dunes to this remote outpost. As there are no trees or natural shade a hat, good sun protection and long sleeve shirts are a must. 

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Driving time from La Pedrera to the parking area where you jump on the truck about 25 minutes.

Cabo Polonio trucks leave on the hour or more depending on the season. Please inquire at Brisas. There are places to eat once you get there, we recommend La Perla.

HIKING THE SAND DUNES

Coastal Rocha features long stretches of wide virgin sandy beaches, rugged and dramatic landscape– rocky crags and large sand dunes created by the winds from the South Atlantic Ocean, interspersed by rolling rangeland and sleepy fishing villages. Valizas, a hippy town not far from La Pedrera is 5 minutes up the road from Cabo Polonio and home to the tallest sand dunes in the area, up to 20 meters high.

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Driving time from La Pedrera about 30 minutes. It’s 5 km more after Cabo Polonio. - Click to see it on the MAP.

Explore, walk from Valizas to Cabo Polonio (about 10km, 2 hours) climb the dunes and follow the beach to a late lunch. Walk back or arrange transport to get you back to Valizas afterwards.

LAGUNA DE ROCHA

Coastal Rocha coastline also features a series of large freshwater lakes, which together with the pristine beaches offer a unique mix of undisturbed marine and fresh water ecosystems. Don’t miss a walk along the lagoon and swim where it meets the sea. Eat extremely fresh fair at the fishermen's spot fresh crab, lagoon schrimp and fish.

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Driving time from La Pedrera 15 minutes. Click here to get there.

Eating @ Cocina de la Barra
Wonderful location. Charming low key place. You can see the fish being caught and it's served fresh. Reasonable prices. Definitely worth the ride, as you can enjoy both the laguna and the sea.

HORSE BACK RIDING

Did you know there are 3 horses per person in Uruguay? Still commonly used as basic transport you’ bee amiss not to try a ride. None or little experience? Don’t worry, we’ll guide you to the best, whether by the beach or up in the hills you’ll love it! If your stay coincides don’t miss a full moon ride!

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ECO EQUUS
Amazing beach side rides on great horses, whether you are a first time or an experienced rider.
https://cabalgatas.com.uy/

CABALLOS DE LUZ
Uruguay's finest horse back riding, horse trekking adventures and vegetarian food up in the hills or Rocha, about 30 minutes from La Pedrera.

BOSQUE DE OMBUES

The Monte de Ombúes is a natural paradise of Uruguay, a dream space of more than 20 km, surrounded by the Laguna de Castillos and crossed by the Valizas Stream, where the plant species that predominantly develops is the Ombú, this one is a 300-year old grove. The Olivera family, already in its sixth generation, is responsible for preserving the existence of the grove in the Rincon de los Olivera. Since the time of the colony they carry out the conservation and recovery works of the Monte of Ombúes, so that this pearl of nature is immaculate there as it was centuries ago. This entire area is the natural habitat of varied species of native animals and vegetables, so it was declared a reserve area of flora and fauna in 1966.

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Where: Monte de Ombúes, Rincon de los Olivera - At km 267 of Route 10 - Click to see it on the MAP. As soon as you cross the bridge over the Arroyo Valizas make a left into the tiny fishing village on the river, there you’ll find the excursion simple boats that take you up river to the grove.
   Reservations / When to go: During the season you can show up; they leave twice a day, morning and late afternoon. Off season you must make reservations.
   Driving time from La Pedrera 25 minutes.

SANTA TERESA NATIONAL PARK & FORT

Day Visit to the National Park & Fuerte de Santa Teresa. In impecable form this fort is worth a visit and is near long and beautiful beaches inside the national park. Driving time from La Pedrera 60 minutes (located just pass the entrance to Punta del Diablo).

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Driving time from La Pedrera 60 minutes.