Uruguay tours – Private city tours of Montevideo, Colonia & Punta del Este
Private Uruguay tours with a team genuinely excited to share the history and secrets of Uruguay’s most emblematic cities.
Uruguay is a country in South America located between Argentina and Brazil. It has a good size landmass (the size of England and Wales, or Washington state in the US) but a population of just 3.5 million people. The unassuming nation has been off-the-radar to most Europeans and North Americans. But neighbouring Argentines have been flocking here for over a century to invest in property and, since the pandemic, to live.
Karen A Higgs, CEO of Guru’Guay, talks to foreigners—generally English speakers—about their experiences living in Uruguay.
Uruguay’s strengths include high rankings in terms of plentiful sources of water, a temperate climate, political freedom and civil liberties, and corruption (lack of). It is well above average in terms of healthcare, human development, economic freedom, income equality and sovereign debt.
As a small country, Uruguay is not a wealthy nation and does not have the resiliency of a large amount of sovereign wealth compared for example to a place like the US. However in an increasingly unstable world, when measured overall, Uruguay is one of most resilient countries to live. Read analysis.
Guru’Guay covered the stories of eight foreigners who found themselves stuck in Uruguay when the borders closed in March 2020 for El Pais, Uruguay’s oldest national newspaper. Uruguayans LOVED reading the stories—they are generally a very self-critical lot and found the appreciation for their country unexpected.
Read on to get an idea of what Uruguay is like in times of crisis. Good to know, right?
Thanks to Kris and Ryan from Oakland CA, Vici from South Africa, Elle and Jeremy from Canada, Chris from NYC, Clara from Spain/USA, Kate from Russia, Jao from France, Heidi from San Francisco by way of Garzón.
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Uruguay tours – Private city tours of Montevideo, Colonia & Punta del Este
Private Uruguay tours with a team genuinely excited to share the history and secrets of Uruguay’s most emblematic cities.
Montevideo tours – Tango, Football & the Carnival Whisperers
Private Montevideo tours so you experience carnival, an authentic tango joint or a soccer match with the best local guides.
Cabaña Verónica – Great steak & Uruguayan asado
The Port Market—Disneyland for carnivores—is not to be missed but avoid tourist traps! At Verónica’s, you’re guaranteed great steak & Uruguayan asado.
Trekking in Uruguay – El Gavilán, Valle del Lunarejo nature reserve
Trekking, horseback riding, nature photography, birding in one of the most outstanding protected areas in Uruguay, Valle del Lunarejo.
Varela Zarranz – Uruguay wine history & sparkling wines
One of Uruguay’s oldest wineries, Varela Zarranz is just 50 min from the capital. Winner of 150+ awards, it’s famous for its sparkling wines.
Índica Beer – Great little Montevideo bar & brewery
Índica Beer is a friendly welcoming Montevideo bar and brewery making some of the best craft beer—particularly IPAs and German-style lager.
Uruguay Citizenship – It’s been 23 years but I’m finally applying!
It’s been a long time coming, and I’m so excited to finally be starting the process of applying for Uruguay citizenship.
How to get from the Montevideo airport to the city
The Montevideo international airport is 15 miles from the city centre. You can take a taxi, shuttle or bus. The most common way is private transfer.
Bodega Cerro Chapeu – Uruguayan wine legends
Led by a “winemaker legend”, Cerro Chapeu is a must-do Uruguayan wine destination. In the wild middle of nowhere, it is a shock to discover such an exciting, modern winery, say experts.
Caballos de Luz – Horseback riding in Uruguay sierras
This ‘million star’ B&B in the hills minutes from the coast offers exciting horseback riding & delicious vegetarian food.
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