Uruguay is considered one of the safest countries in South America. Filming locations in Uruguay include sophisticated cities, stunning backdrops such as colonial old towns, pulsating tango clubs and a wide range of historic and enticing cultural landmarks.
In addition, the excellent infrastructure allows film crews to travel easily around the country.
The best filming locations in Uruguay are as follows:
La Paloma
La Paloma is a small city that lies on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It has one of the most popular beaches in the whole of South America. The Anaconda beach is well-known for its magical view over the sunset.
Salto
This is the second most populous city in Uruguay, where many tourists & businessmen stop over on their way to Argentina.
It boasts of classical architecture and landmarks with a mix of new modern buildings.
Salto has a lot of riverside walks, which make it perfectly poised to illustrate the quiet LatAm life style among filming locations in Uruguay.
Punta Del Diablo
The city is a popular place among Uruguayans and other foreigners looking for adventure at the beach. It has picturesque and charming views, coupled with a fishing village. Its naturally beautiful landscape gives it an edge in terms of tourist attractions and filming locations alike.
Montevideo
The capital is home to more than half of the country’s entire population. Therefore, the city is a bustling place, full of life with a number of cinemas, music theatres and art galleries. Montevideo has everything for everyone, including filming locations for directors and local stories for journalists.
Punta Del Este
This luxurious and fancy beach town has a number of casinos, restaurants, bars and a superb beach front. It is known as the “Monaco or Saint Tropez of South America”. Punta del Este is certainly one of the filming locations in Uruguay to keep an eye on.
Colonia del Sacramento
Probably the oldest city in Uruguay, Colonia boasts wonderful colonial architecture and picturesque old streets. It is a place with history, centuries of it, which has evolved through time to become a masterpiece filming location.
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