Culture & Lifestyle
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October 16 2023Discover the Magic of Uruguay by Ferry from Buenos Aires: Colonia, Montevideo, and More
Uruguay, the small South American country that hugs the Rio de la Plata, has the power to captivate visitors with its unique blend of history, culture, beaches and hospitality. One of the most exciting ways to reach this South American...
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March 26 2021
Rocha in Easter Week, Thousands of options!
Can you imagine traveling 180 km of oceanic coastline with white sand beaches, imposing sand dunes and rocky areas? Sounds great, doesn't it? Now imagine yourself surfing the choppy waves of La Pedrera and camping in Santa Teresa or better...
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January 23 2018
Your Essential Guide to enjoy Uruguay Carnival
From revelry in La Pedrera and festivals on the border to tablados and parades in the capital – we run you through the best of Uruguay Carnival.
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December 26 2017
Celebrating New Year's Eve in Uruguay
The period that begins with Christmas and goes until to the feast of the Three Wise Men (January 6) is one of the best times to visit Uruguay, both because of the weather and the variety of parties that take...
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December 15 2017
Where to Eat in Punta del Este: An Insider's Guide to Dining Out
On the Uruguayan coasts the gastronomy occupies a place almost as important as the beaches: there are located two of the national undertakings that integrate the prestigious ranking "Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants", dozens of choices for where to enjoy...
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September 14 2017
Where to eat in Colonia del Sacramento
Whether you're taking a day trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires or from Montevideo, or are spending a few days exploring this pretty colonial town, there are plenty of great restaurants where to eat in Colonia to spend a great...
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June 22 2017
Montevideo Nightlife Guide of clubs, pubs and things to do
The Montevideo nightlife has its secrets and one of them is knowing the right time to go out, more similar to that of Argentina and Spain. On Fridays and Saturdays the peak time is between 11 pm and 2 am...
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April 25 2017
Tips for travelling to Uruguay and blending in with the locals
When we travel to other countries we often do not want to look like foreigners. Sometime because we don't want the locals to take advantage of our “gringo look” - which happens all around world. Sometimes we just want to...
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January 6 2016
Uruguay Carnival Celebrations Deeply Influenced by African Traditions
Carnival celebrations in South America are traditionally associated with Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval Porteño in Buenos Aires, and Carnaval de Barranquilla in Colombia. The festivities at this time of year in the continent’s smallest country, Uruguay, may be less renowned...
