Montevideo, the thriving capital of Uruguay, is situated on the banks of the Rio de la Plata where the river empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The South American city, which was founded in 1724, is home to one-third of the country’s population and is the cultural center of Uruguay.… Read the rest

Punta del Diablo, Uruguay is a top beach destination in South America. In the summertime (December to February), the town is flooded with tourists and backpackers eager to surf Uruguay and soak in the sunshine.

Outside of summer, the village is a ghost town – and people seeking solitude will surely find it on the Punta del Diablo shore.… Read the rest