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The Guru’Guay Guide to Montevideo is Uruguay’s best-selling English-language travel book. A frequent Amazon best-seller, the 3rd edition comes out in October 2026.
Nominations are now open to be part of this new guidebook!
You can nominate outstanding businesses in and around the capital across these categories:
Voting closes on August 31 2026. You can nominate as many businesses as you wish in multiple categories.
Criteria Businesses must be based in or serve Montevideo. Guru’Guay only recommends businesses and service providers in Uruguay that we (or our readers’) absolutely love, who love what they do and demonstrate constant quality. The places you nominate must adhere to this criteria.
Lucky nominees will be featured in the new Guru’Guay Guide to Montevideo out in October 2026. Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter to receive updates.
Living in Punta del Diablo, Uruguay: A lesbian couple’s first year
Shelley and Chas moved from Georgia to Punta del Diablo, Uruguay. Real monthly costs, LGBTQ community, bringing cats, residency + advice.
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In the Tours category: Montevideo Sonoro. I did the Ciudad Vieja tour and it was fabulous, such well curated songs and stories.
Thanks, Marina! Please fill in the form with those details. Great suggestion!