Tucked away on the southeastern shore of Uruguay sits the charming village of Cabo Polonio. The minimalist hamlet has no electricity, no running water, and only one convenience store, and the locals are dedicated to keeping it that way. Step out of your comfort zone and find out why Cabo Polonio’s bare-bones way of life is drawing in visitors from all over the world.

A minimal map sits in the center of the town.

Viejo Lobo hostel welcomes visitors to the colorful beachside hideaway.

Sand dunes make up a large part of the landscape of the rustic village.

A lifeguard watches over the waters from a painted tower.

A boat sits on the shore of Playa La Calavera.

A painted sky hangs over the playa as the sun sets over the beach.

The sun sets over the water of Playa Cabo Polonio.

Patrons visit Lujambio, the town’s only store.

The entrance sign to Al fin y al Cabo, a bar on the beach.

Patrons sit on the deck of Al fin y al Cabo.

One of many small beach houses sits in Cabo Polonio.

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