Nude places in Uruguay
Clothing-optional and nude-friendly listings in Uruguay. Uruguay has 3 verified clothing-optional places, all clustered on the Atlantic coast between Rocha and Maldonado departments — La Sirena Naturist Beach, Playa Chihuahua near Punta del Este, and the Hotel El Refugio resort. It's the smallest country inventory that still clears our directory's minimum listing threshold.
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Resort · Chihuahua, Km 115.5 Ruta 10 (Interbalnearia), Maldonado Department, UY
Hotel El Refugio (Naturist Resort) is a resort/hotel in Chihuahua, Km 115.5 Ruta 10 (Interbalnearia), Maldonado Department, Uruguay, where clothing is optional. Dedicated clothing-optional lodging directly on Uruguay's officially recognized Chihuahua naturist beach; 6 rooms plus newer apartments; free transfers offered.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · Aguas Dulces, Rocha, UY
La Sirena Naturist Beach is a naturist beach in Aguas Dulces, in Uruguay's Rocha department, recognized as such by the department's official tourism sources. It is one of the more established naturist beach destinations along Uruguay's Atlantic coast.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · Punta Ballena, Maldonado, UY
Playa Chihuahua is a public naturist beach in Punta Ballena, Maldonado, Uruguay, where clothing is optional. Established official naturist destination.
- Clothing optional
- Family oriented
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
About nude and clothing-optional places in Uruguay
What are Uruguay's naturist places?
Uruguay's 3 verified listings are all on or near the Atlantic coast: La Sirena Naturist Beach in Rocha department, Playa Chihuahua in Maldonado near Punta del Este, and the Hotel El Refugio naturist resort further along the same coastline.
| Department | Listings |
|---|---|
| Rocha | 1 |
| Maldonado | 2 |
Frequently asked questions about naturism in Uruguay
Is Playa Chihuahua an officially designated nude beach?
It's one of Uruguay's best-known and longest-tolerated nude beaches, near Punta del Este, though its status rests on long practice rather than a codified national law.
Is Hotel El Refugio open to non-guests?
It's an overnight naturist resort rather than a day-visit beach club — check the listing's reservation link for stay options.
Frequently asked questions
How many clothing-optional places are in Uruguay?
We currently publish 3 verified clothing-optional listings in Uruguay. Each listing shows the date we last checked it.
What kinds of clothing-optional places are in Uruguay?
Our Uruguay listings include 2 beaches, 1 resorts.
Are there nude beaches in Uruguay?
Yes — Uruguay has 2 clothing-optional beaches in our directory. Each listing states its own specific nudity policy, since not all of them are the same.
Is nudity required at the places in Uruguay?
Every published listing in Uruguay shares the same policy. This location is clothing optional: nudity is permitted, and you are free to stay dressed if you prefer.