
Whale-watch in Uruguay
In Uruguay you can watch whales close-up from the beach. Save yourself an expensive trip to Patagonia & feel great that your viewing generates zero stress.

In Uruguay you can watch whales close-up from the beach. Save yourself an expensive trip to Patagonia & feel great that your viewing generates zero stress.

10 reasons why Uruguay is a great choice for nature tourism in general and birding in particular—especially in a pandemic.

NASA-recognised astrophotographer Fefo Bouvier tells us about the night sky in the southern hemisphere and Uruguay’s best stargazing places.

The first sighting of whales in Uruguay this year was in May. They’ll be around until November. So where’s the best place to watch whales?

In 2013, the Uruguayan parliament voted unanimously (62-0) to turn Uruguayan waters into a protected area for whales and dolphins.

At Full Sailing, you hire a boat, board, kayak or instructor by the hour. It’s a perfect option in Uruguay, where most sailing clubs are members-only.

Minutes from downtown, Montevideo’s leafy El Prado district is a photographer’s paradise of ghostly mansions, stately art galleries and tangled greenery.

My favourite park in Montevideo, Parque Rodó has tons of stuff to do for adults and children alike and the best view of the sunset in the city.