Uruguay rests on the Atlantic Ocean, South of Brazil and to the NE of Argentina. La Paloma is located on the SE coast of Uruguay.
It s a 3:30 hrs bus drive from Terminal 3 Cruces (bus terminal) in Montevideo and it takes 3 to 4 hours to complete the trip depending on the company services.
From Buenos Aires (Arg.) you can take a ferry to Colonia or Montevideo and then take the bus to La Paloma. You can also book this itinerary (Buenos Aires-La Paloma) in one single company called Buquebus.
From Brazil you can take EGA bus in Florianopolis, Porto Alegre, Sao Paulo, etc and get to Uruguay through Chuy (border city) to the city of Rocha. Connections from Rocha to La Paloma depart every 30 minutes.
La Paloma is a cape with beach arcs facing from NE to SW. That offers many opportunities for surfing, snorkeling, sailing, swimming, and other beach sports.
As a notorious spot for sailors it was one of the most important references for those ships entering de Rio de la Plata since 1516. Numerous historical shipwrecks are visible from the coast and most of them have never been explored.
Summer (Jan-March) brings tourists from all around the Globe but also Spring and Autumn are ideal seasons for those looking for empty beaches and more intimate experiences.
The lighthouse overlooks the city being the highest building in town.
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| Lighthouse and bay view |
