Uruguay combines an Atlantic coastline with agricultural countryside and compact cities. Beach communities, regional food and a generally unhurried pace shape its visitor appeal.

Bahia Vik turns the dunes of José Ignacio into an art-filled beach retreat, with individually designed bungalows, west-facing sunsets and a relaxed indoor-outdoor rhythm.

Hotel Fasano Punta del Este spreads across rugged countryside outside La Barra, combining secluded bungalow-style rooms, dramatic rock-and-water architecture, a full spa and wide views over Uruguay’s coastal landscape.