 Uruguay : Profile
One of the smaller South American countries, Uruguay has little coastline on the Atlantic. Besides Punta del Este and a few resorts in the vicinity, Uruguay holds little attraction for cruising yachts. There are more interesting things to see in the interior of this low, undulating country, which is the land of the gaucho. The best facilities are at Punta del Este, which has a marina and yacht club, although the latter is not open to visiting cruising yachts. Best facilities near the capital are in the small port of Buceo, which has a yacht club with moorings available to visitors. There are good new facilities including a travelift at the protected harbour of Piriapolis. The old city of Colonia has a good marina.
The climate is temperate but somewhat damp and windy. Winter lasts from June to September, averaging 50-60°F (10-16°C), but temperatures can drop below freezing. Summer is from December to March, when average temperatures are 70-80°F (21-27°C). The winds in the Rio de la Plata estuary are easterly in summer months. Strong SW winds called pamperos occur between June and October, occasionally reaching hurricane force.
Buceo
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, Carmelo
, Colonia
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, La Paloma
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, Montevideo
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, Piriapolis
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, Punta del Este
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*Indicates a port of entry.
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