Cabo Polonio is a village in the Atlantic Coast region of Uruguay.
Just a smattering of holiday cottages on the sand dunes, without electricity, water and sewerage. However, nowadays with increased tourist interest, accommodations are getting more and more comfort. Also, the hippie community seems to have moved on further north.
Colony of seals and sea lions.
- Swim in the sea, sunbathe, talk with locals, and be nice.
- Cabo Polonio Lighthouse. Daily 10:00-13:00, 15:00-sunset. Climb up the lighthouse and enjoy the views of the town and the sea lion colony. U$25 (Demand your ticket, they seem to keep it and cash into their own pockets.).
Cabo Polonio Lighthouse. Daily 10:00-13:00, 15:00-sunset. Climb up the lighthouse and enjoy the views of the town and the sea lion colony. U$25 (Demand your ticket, they seem to keep it and cash into their own pockets.).
There is very little to buy. You can get some arts and crafts as well as basic food supplies at one of several small shops.
Bring your own food and cook in the little cabins which are rented and have simple kitchens. There are several restaurants which are only open in the summer, and a handful that are still open after peak season has ended. There is a minimercado with slightly inflated prices, they also accept foreign money.
Cabo Polonio has an active nightlive with bars and restaurants.
The beach at Cabo Polonio is spotted with dead seal cadavers from the nearby colony, which can be unpleasent.
Take 3 days and walk to Punta del Diablo, stopping off at the tiny villages along the way. Bring money!