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2020: the best Uruguay wines in decades
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Tannat for beginners
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Top things to do in winter in Uruguay
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Medicinal teas for coughs & colds
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“Uruguay is an eye of calm in a global storm”
This risk-management expert analyses the best countries for expats. Find out why he and his wife have just moved to Uruguay to live permanently.
Where is the best place to stay in Montevideo?
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Uruguay: Green leader worldwide
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Andes 1972 plane crash museum
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Why Uruguayans celebrate Tourism Week – not Easter
40% of Roman Catholics live in Latin America but as usual Uruguay does its own thing. There’s complete separation of church and state for almost 100 years.
Uruguay: South American birding oasis
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5 amazing beaches in Rocha, Uruguay
Without a doubt, Rocha has some of the very best beaches in Uruguay. And they’re almost totally deserted for virtually ten months of the year.
Uruguay borders: Travel ban exemption to study Spanish
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Estación Penitente – Magical hill-top restaurant in Minas, Uruguay
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Uruguay is #1 democracy in Latin America
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What is the average salary in Uruguay?
I often get asked what salaries are like in Uruguay. If you have any idea of the cost of living, you may be surprised. Figures from July 2020.
Andes 1972 plane crash museum
The museum, in Montevideo, honours the survivors of the Andes plane crash. Yes, one of the greatest survival stories of the 20th century is Uruguayan.
The night sky: Best places to stargaze in Uruguay
NASA-recognised astrophotographer Fefo Bouvier tells us about the night sky in the southern hemisphere and Uruguay’s best stargazing places.
So who’s the guru of Guru’Guay?
Karen A Higgs moved to Uruguay in 2000. Her renowned Guru’Guay travel guides to Uruguay and Montevideo are praised for their passion and soul.
“Uruguay is an eye of calm in a global storm”
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Can I get into Uruguay right now?
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Top things to do in winter in Uruguay
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Uruguay vaccine plan prioritises health workers, teachers & care homes
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Travellers in a pandemic in Uruguay – Where are they now? (Part 1)
The coronavirus pandemic trapped them in a country they did not know, yet they adopted it as their refuge. Where are these travellers a year later?
5 amazing beaches in Rocha, Uruguay
Without a doubt, Rocha has some of the very best beaches in Uruguay. And they’re almost totally deserted for virtually ten months of the year.
Emigrating to Uruguay: How to become a resident
Immigrating to Uruguay? You usually need only an income of around 1500 USD and a clean criminal record. But don’t be flitting in and out once you apply.
Scheduling your Covid vaccine in Uruguay
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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.
Can foreigners buy marijuana in Uruguay?
Weed is legal in Uruguay but as a non-resident you won’t be able to buy cannabis. But you can receive gifts & smoke in public.
Uruguay borders: Travel ban exemption to study Spanish
While the borders remain closed to non-citizens and residents, there is a legal way to get in to Uruguay. Studying Spanish. And it can take just 5-7 days.
Winter in Uruguay – sunny and 60° F out
The temperatures for winter in Uruguay (June-August) may look balmy. But you may be in for an unpleasant surprise if you don’t do your research. Start here.
Not just great culture. Montevideo has 10 fine beaches
The capital of Uruguay has beaches with fine white sand, great for paddling or swimming, kitesurfing, with fairgrounds, and wheel-chair access.
Breakfast is not big in Uruguay
Bizcochos, medialunas and cafe con leche or mate. The traditional breakfast in Uruguay revealed.
Our latest Top Picks
Bar El Mingus – Chill Out Restobar & Tuesday Jazz
El Mingus is a one of the best restaurants in Montevideo—cool, contemporary, with the intimacy of an old-school bar. We love the great food & live music.
Verne – fine dining in an aromatic herb garden
Outdoor dining in Verne, the star of a new restaurant scene on the coast a short drive from downtown Montevideo, is a feast for the senses.
Casa Flor – live the Uruguay coast like a local (VIP)
One of the very best hotels near Punta del Este, whose well-connected owners will give you access to the secrets of Uruguay’s coast most can only dream of.
Estación Penitente – Magical hill-top restaurant in Minas, Uruguay
Overlooking Uruguay’s Sierras de Minas, with views reminiscent of Greece. Traditional cooking, Uruguayan BBQ & wild boar. Day trip from Montevideo & Punta.
Big Bang Nature Stays – Bohemian beach domes
A perfect destination for families & people looking to reconnect with nature —with luxury touches— on the ocean and one of Uruguay’s most deserted beaches.
Es Mercat – The best fish restaurant in Montevideo
We wager Es Mercat is the very best fish and seafood restaurant in the whole of Montevideo. Ask the chef to choose what you eat, for the best experience.
Mobility LC – Outstanding Uruguay relocation specialist
Uruguay residency, work permits, bank accounts, citizenship & whatever else you as expats in Uruguay need to make your landing smooth.
Academia Uruguay – Learn Spanish in Uruguay
If you’re planning to learn Spanish to come to Uruguay, Academia Uruguay teachers not only have the right accent, you’ll also learn about daily life.
Team Haverkate – recommended Uruguay real estate brokers
Team Haverkate specialise in finding dream Uruguay real estate for expats. They speak English, German, French and Dutch and can now offer you virtual tours.
Estancia El Ceibo – deepest Uruguay with minimal travel
It can take hours along pot-holed roads to reach the best estancias in Uruguay. This ranch, virtually unchanged since 1849, is just an hour from Montevideo.
Lobo Suelto – Best little foodtruck in the East
The best traditional food in Uruguay between the airport and the beach. Chivito, seafood and salads, all locally sourced — & veggies from their garden.
Los Nadies – Premium wine tasting in Montevideo
Your chance to taste some of the best Uruguay wines at the hand of one of the top three wine-makers in Uruguay at his home and winery minutes from downtown.
Arazá – Native Uruguay cuisine
Native Uruguay cuisine in Montevideo. Special events include monthly expeditions to El Prado park to identify local plants–and after you get to taste them.
Il Tano Suites – 420-friendly Punta del Diablo hotel
Your suite with private deck, close to secluded beaches, next to Pdd’s best restaurant. Probably the best value of all Punta del Diablo hotels.
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.
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 new Montevideo restaurants by far.
Il Tano Cucina – pasta & seafood in Punta del Diablo
One of the best seafood restaurants in Punta del Diablo & open all year round. Family-run, it’s minutes from the ocean & specialises in home-made pastas.
Stella Lorenzo – recommended architect in Uruguay
Renovations and property appraisal are Uruguay architect, Stella Lorenzo’s forte. She manages your construction team so your rebuild is on time & in budget.
Salón No. 3 – La Barra cuisine
New La Barra restaurant in a vintage furniture store. Pull up a chair in the kitchen as the chef preps just-caught fish & his home-grown organic veggies.
Hotel Solís – historic, coastal B&B
Be a part of history. Once the best hotel in Uruguay-and British spy HQ in WW2!-, nestling by beaches, wineries and trekking, and being lovingly restored.