Travel to Uruguay: Medical insurance mandatory
There’s been some confusion around whether it’s necessary to have health insurance to enter Uruguay since recent changes to travel requirements. We explain.
Uruguay’s wine production is small yet magnificent. Here’s twenty of the very best Uruguayan wines from “The Guru’Guay Guide to Uruguay: Beaches, Ranches & Wine Country“.
Note: Vintage is only included when climatic conditions were decisive in the production of a really exceptional version of a particular wine.
Guru’Guay thanks sommelier Liber Pisciottano and Nicolas Cappellini, both of the Montevideo Wine Experience for taking up the gauntlet we slapped them with to select Uruguay’s twenty best wines. Not only did they take up the challenge, but they ranked their choices. Brave men.
Photo: Los Nadies
Travel to Uruguay: Medical insurance mandatory
There’s been some confusion around whether it’s necessary to have health insurance to enter Uruguay since recent changes to travel requirements. We explain.
My 9-day vacation in Uruguay: Intrepid reader writes
Beaches, classic car races and a bargain therapy session. We were delighted to get this email from one reader after his vacations in Uruguay.
Uruguay women first to get vote in Americas
The 1917 Constitution granted women the right to vote. Another Uruguay first. Though the story is of course more complicated.
Montevideo is often overshadowed by Buenos Aires. Three well-travelled bloggers tell what made them fall in love with South America’s off-the-radar capital.
What do Uruguayans think about foreigners?
A 2023 survey reveals that Uruguayan attitudes to immigrants are very different to other polarised parts of the world.
Verne – Fine dining in an aromatic herb garden
Outdoor dining at Verne, five mins from the airport, is a surprising feast for the senses and will please everyone.
Montevideo Carnival 2023 dates
Uruguay carnival is back in 2023! The world’s longest carnival returns to Montevideo. We’ve got the when and where.
Smokewood Garzón – Magical 50-acre off-the-grid vacation rental
This magical 50-acre modern off-the-grid oasis is one of the best places to stay in Uruguay.
Uruguay Festivals – Sea Goddess Day on February 2
It’s Yemanjá Day on February 2. Don’t miss this special festival of the Goddess of the Sea at Playa Ramírez in the Parque Rodó neighbourhood.
Getting around: buses, taxis and walking
Getting around like a local. Flag down the bus—or it won’t stop. Don’t tip your taxi driver—but don’t expect him to load your luggage! Essential maps.
A full half of all of the wineries in Uruguay are located in Canelones. These were founded often 4-5 generations ago by European immigrants.
Following a textbook harvest, experts and winemakers are heralding Uruguay wines of 2020 as some of the best in decades, reports sommelier Adriana Rossi.
One in every three bottles of wine produced in Uruguay is a Tannat. What does Uruguay’s flagship wine taste like? Here’s a guide to get started, by locals.
The food scene in New York City had turned Javier’s head. Would Montevideo mean having to trade great food for the luxury of time and money to enjoy it?
Typical Uruguay foods —chivito, tira de asado, pamplona, torta frita, alfajor, dulce de leche… We go through each one, what it is and how you say it.
One in three bottles of Uruguay wine is a Tannat. Yes, Uruguayans LOVE this red. Nowadays there’s a Tannat for every occasion. We celebrate the Top Tannats.
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7 Responses
Buen día! Deseo enviar Ímpetu 2011 a mi hermano en EUA empacado cómo describieron el articulo con el cigarro.
El es médico y quiero agradecer sus servicios en estos tiempos difíciles. El es un wine snob y fumador de cigarro.Y disfruta relajarse con su vino y cigarro. Me puede dar datos si es posible?
Jackie, what a lovely thought. That’s so great that you want to give such a great wine to your doctor brother in these difficult times. I’m sure he’s going to love it. We’ve let Los Nadies know (we also forwarded them your email) so look out for a message from them. Their email is losnadies@bodegalosnadies.com. All the best — Karen
Hi! What about Preludio? I firmly believe this is one of our best wines !
I love, love, love Ballena Viognier. I’m sure I drank more of it than water during my visit!!
This is so funny, Mary! Our new guidebook has our new wine lists! You are going to love them, especially as you love Alto de la Ballena wines…
Pisano verde virgen must crack this list! i highlt agree with Gimenez Mendez Tannat tho that is the smoothest and best Tannat I’ve ever had. thanks for posting, can’t wait to try some of these with my parents when they visit soon
Hi Marcus, you are SUCH the Verde Virgen fan 🙂 This list was published originally in The Guru’Guay Guide to Uruguay: Beaches, Ranches & Wine Country if you want to get your parents even more psyched up about Uruguay before they arrive 🙂