News from Uruguay

Read news from Uruguay on travel, living & investing. We’ve got info on things to do, where to stay, food & drink and more.

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News from Uruguay

Read news from Uruguay on travel, living & investing. We’ve got info on things to do, where to stay, food & drink and more.

Balbuena Wines – Wine tasting in Montevideo

Great little wine store is a mandatory stop for Uruguay wine tasting in Montevideo with a selection of 130+ Uruguayan wines.

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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.

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Cabo Polonio – Lost island in a sea of dunes

Deserted beaches, rocky islands heaving with baying seals & tiny colourful shacks. Cabo Polonio, Uruguay is unforgettable.

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Pisano Wines Uruguay – Kings of Tannat

Pisano Wines, an award-winning Uruguay winery, exports to 48 countries but they don’t do tours. They’re too busy ‘cooking’ wine.

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Posada del Minero – Explore north Uruguay & the gold rush

Unique things to do in Uruguay: hike ‘flat top hills’, taste very rare wines and pan for gold in north Uruguay.

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Fly Uruguay – Plane tours & flights

Treat yourself to a scenic flight or helicopter over the Uruguay coast or fly inland to a winery or estancia. Private flights between Uruguay & Argentina.

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Tax free Uruguay: Benefits for non-residents

Automatic tax reductions on car hire, restaurants and hotels when you use your international credit card in Uruguay. Big savings.

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Wine Explorers – Private Uruguay wine tours

Private Uruguay wine tours & tastings. The unique wineries will be the highlight of your travels. Plus monthly group excursions for expats.

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Bizarre Uruguay celebrations: Nostalgia Night

Could Uruguay be the only country in the world with a state-sanctioned celebration of “golden oldies”? Bring on the Bee Gees!

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Living in Uruguay – Moving to Carrasco, Montevideo

Hallie moved from the US to Carrasco, Montevideo’s high-end neighbourhood. She works full time and has just had a baby. What are the costs?

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What is the best way to travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?

Guru'Guay looks at the fastest, cheapest & most relaxing ways of going Uruguay to Argentina and back by ferry, plane and bus.

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8 surprises about insurance in Uruguay

We were shocked by some of the differences—good and bad—with the US and UK, regarding household, travel & business insurance in Uruguay.

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Living in Uruguay – Retiring near the ocean in José Ignacio

Our series continues with a US art dealer on retiring to José Ignacio, renovating a property, Uruguay healthcare, making friends & much more.

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Flights to Uruguay from Miami: Nothing direct, what to do?

With no direct flights from the United States, what are your best options for flights to Uruguay from Miami, USA?

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Buying ferry tickets from Buenos Aires to Colonia, Uruguay

Planning a day-trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires? Guru'Guay looks at the ferry options, price of tickets, schedules. And reasons to stay longer.

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Escondite – The best Montevideo pizzas

Hidden away in the Old City lie the most original Montevideo pizzas. Plus hot 'n' spicy specials, unique cocktails and 100% Uruguay wines.

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Sierra Atlántica – Relocation to Uruguay for businesses & families

Whether you're relocating to Uruguay for business or pleasure, this dynamic team offers speedy relocation solutions at competitive rates.

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Living in Uruguay – A digital nomad from NYC

What's it like to be a gay vegan in Uruguay? New Yorker Chris has visited Uruguay twice for a total of 16 months and spills the beans.

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What time do people eat in Uruguay

Dinner time in Uruguay is ...10pm??!! Revealed - Your secret weapon in the quest to make it alive to dinner in Montevideo.

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Finca Paraíso Escondido – Live Northern Uruguay with the locals

Experience deepest Uruguay from your very own wood & stone cabin with 360° views of the northern sierras, horse riding and trekking.

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