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What Kind of Food Do Uruguayans Eat?
Overview From barbecue meats to pasta dishes, savory pies to luscious desserts, Uruguayan cuisine hums with the influence of Italian, Spanish, German and French culinary traditions that reflect the...
10 Reasons to Visit José Ignacio for New Years
1. Clubhouse José Ignacio Clubhouse José Ignacio launched in December 2013 in the world’s chicest fishing village. With a privileged beachfront location 3km from the center of town, 2 pools,...
South America: On Uruguay's unexplored riviera
'What this family needs,' my husband said, brandishing a copy of National Geographic, 'is the spirit of adventure.' It was eight o'clock on a February night at JFK airport, and we were about to begin...
Uruguay: marijuana isn't the only draw
There’s something pleasantly dopey and languid about Uruguay. A small “buffer” state between Argentina and Brazil, it’s ideal for a traveller seeking some peace after a stay in Buenos Aires....
Casapueblo: Uruguay's most eccentric hotel
The Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, who died earlier this year, was an inveterate traveller. Born into impecunious circumstances in Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo, in 1923, he crossed the...
Uruguay travel guide
This small “buffer” state between Argentina and Brazil is ideal for a traveller seeking some peace after a stay in Buenos Aires. Its capital city, its laid-back estancias, its colonial towns and...
Uruguay: living a gaucho dream
The cowboy tips his hat. I nod, as nonchalantly as I can. He grunts. I grunt back. This is how it should be. Amiable laconicism. Men among men. We’re in Uruguayan gaucho country after all. I...
THE TOP SEVEN THINGS TO DO IN URUGUAY
Compared to the rest of the Spanish speaking countries in South America, Uruguay is tiny and often wrongly ignored by travellers. The common misconception is that there aren’t many places to visit...
Destination at a glance: Uruguay
Often called the Switzerland of South America, Uruguay remains a country of relative peace and prosperity in a sometimes-troubled region. It's one of Latin America's most secular countries, with...
Uruguay outside the box: a guide to its unconventional experiences
Sandwiched between tourism giants Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay might suffer from ‘middle child’ syndrome. Lip service is paid to the Portuguese-founded Colonia del Sacramento, but often only as...