Help about Uruguay beaches!

[eberra]

Hi all.

I want to travel to Uruguay on my vacations (middle of january) and I really need to know where and which are the better beaches (better as clean, warm, quiet, etc...). We are planning to travel with our children (8 & 9 years old).

Thanks in advance!
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[robertb]

Hey there, I stayed at Punta del Diablo in March 2007, which was very sweet:

http://www.portaldeldiablo.com.uy/modules/inicio/mainFrame.php?lenguaje=en

It's all a little ramshakle, with mud roads and all that, but lots of nice cabins and the beach is nice, although when we were there (March) the beach was covered in dead beetles. Probably some sort of spectacular annual event, but I don't know what. I should look it up!
Having said that, just checked the latest from Lonely Planet, and it states that it isn't the undiscovered gem it once was. But then LP can be a bit aloof.

Punta del Este is the famous area though, but we avoided it as it sounded a bit full on.

Only spent about 7 days in Uruguay myself, so my knowledge is quite limited, but if you visit Montevideo and you are interested in Football (Soccer) the museum at the stadium is good, as it was where the first world cup final was held, and Uruguay were world champions in 1930 and 1950. They give you a private tour in English. Very good, and fun. Although it is small, so only an outing for an hour or two.
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