1. Cabo Polonio
Off grid sea lion colony.
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2. Cabo Polonio
Off-grid wild beach colony.
3. Punta del Diablo
Bohemian fishing village surf.
4. Cabo Polonio
Off-grid sea lion colony dunes.
5. Jose Ignacio
Chic boho celebrity spot.
6. Jose Ignacio
Chic fishing village celebrity.
7. Piriapolis
Belle epoque seaside resort.
8. Playa Brava
Famous hand sculpture beach.
9. Punta del Diablo
Surfer fishing village.
10. Punta del Este Brava
Home of "The Hand" sculpture.