Uruguay shares much of Argentina's culture and enjoys an enticingly slow pace of life.
It is reached with a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires and is a great location for a day trip or longer stay.
This is another good spot for a horseride and many Uruguayan estancias offer excellent hospitality.
Montevideo, the capital and main port, is restoring its historic centre and offers a pleasant contrast to the interior.
Glamorous Punta del Este seems a million miles away and is a regular summer refuge for wealthy Argentines. Its beaches and nightclubs are famous all over the world.
For a quieter spot you can move along to the pleasures of San Ignacio.
Colonia del Sacramento nestles to the west and seems stuck in a time warp.
Its beautiful colonial architecture, cobbled streets and clapped out classic cars give it a dreamy atmosphere.
Colonia is reached by just a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires and can be visited for the day.
Let us show you around this Old World gem. Take a holiday in Uruguay.
