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.
Traveling to Uruguay? Get a quick overview of this little-known South American nation—progressive politics, stable economy, great culture, soccer stars—and what type of vacation to expect.
Find information on flights to Uruguay, ferries from Buenos Aires to Uruguay and recommended car rental company in Uruguay.
Guru’Guay only recommends restaurants, hotels and people who absolutely love Uruguay & what they do
Looking for a travel itinerary that will take you to some unforgettable locations in Uruguay? Explore these routes created just for you.
Guru’Guay creator Karen A Higgs is a frequent guest in the media and podcasts to talk about Uruguay as a place to travel. If you like this, check out her other media appearances.
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.
Carolina Sprengel Real Estate – Investing & selling
Investing in Uruguay real estate or selling your property? We love this realtor for sharp financial analysis and honest, hands-on service.
Alto de la Ballena – Pioneering Maldonado winery
Tiny Maldonado winery producing some of Uruguay’s finest wines. Alto de la Ballena was the first to make wine in Uruguay’s top wine region.
Casa Mara Uruguay – Designer hillside hideaway
Casa Mara Uruguay: a sierra hillside hideaway with three cabins, a natural infinity pool and not a single power line in sight.
Uruguay – most gay friendly nation in South America
…and 3rd friendliest in the world according to Equaldex. Homosexuality has been legal here almost 100 years.
Montevideo Carnival 2027 dates
Hot off the press! The world’s longest carnival is in Montevideo Uruguay and we’ve got the dates.
Treehouse Ecolodge – La Barra eco-hotel
Your treehouse perched in a pine-forest 2 minutes from the beach. The most unique La Barra hotel experience ever.
Baco – Montevideo’s top wine restaurant
A French bistro with probably the longest wine list in the city and multiple by-the-glass choices is one of the best Montevideo restaurants.
Namasté — Vegetarian restaurant in Montevideo
Looking for vegetarian restaurants in Montevideo? Namasté is a family-run restaurant serving home-style food in a relaxed, colourful setting.
Dance tango in Uruguay. Whether a complete newbie or you already dance, the tango scene in Montevideo is a great way to make friends.
One-on-one planning guidance with guidebook author and Guru’Guay founder, Karen A Higgs.
8 responses
Great books and web guides – I have one question that I seem to be unable to answer. Can I get a ferry to and from Colonia from Montevideo for a day trip. I’m sure you say you can but Colonial free is don’t seem to offer it on their site?
Hi Shaun, there is no ferry from Montevideo to Colonia. That part is done by bus. Learn more about taking the ferry from Argentina to or from Uruguay. — Karen
I have read both guides- cover to cover and the only reference to traveling with pets is the 30-day health check. How difficult is it to travel with my 6 lb companion?
I’m planning my visit late February. Eager for your reply
Hi Barbara, thanks for reading the guides! What exactly would you like to know? Cheers! Karen
hi, Karen. I’m in wine busyness and willing to come to uruguay to purchase
kindly advice if you can direct
Hi Gilles, what are you hoping to purchase?
Hi Karen,
Greetings from Sarasota, Florida and I will not start on our Governor. As usual, it sometimes takes a smaller country to come up with the best ideas. What? The census “raffle” of free electric service for a year. Kudos to all of you and best wishes.
Aww. Thanks for writing, Joseph. I appreciate your kind words — Karen