Guru’Guay in the We Travel There podcast

By Karen A Higgs

Last updated on June 20, 2020

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What do you need to know about Uruguay?

These are our top 5 reasons why Uruguay should be on your travel bucket list. You can learn a lot about this fantastic country, its culture, traditions and progressive mindset in Guru’Guay.

Once you decided to visit us, this is some useful information:

How can you get to Uruguay?

Read this for learning all you should know before buying a plane ticket. Also, learn how you can get around in Uruguay once you are here.

What should be on my list during the trip?

Guru’Guay Guidebooks

To dig further into Uruguay and Montevideo, Guru’Guay has published two guidebooks filled with up to date, useful information. These are Amazon bestsellers, the only international guidebooks available about Uruguay written by someone who actually lives here. Also, you won’t find a dry list in them – these guidebooks are full of passion and soul.

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In case you are curious or considering Uruguay for a more permanent stay, we have several articles about moving to Uruguay. Besides, you can schedule a 50-min consultation with the Guru and find out if Uruguay is the right fit for you.

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