Compared to other cities in South America, Montevideo is relatively small. You can walk from side of the city to the other in a few hours. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of different areas to choose from when it comes to picking where to stay in...
A long time favourite summer vacation destination for Argentines and Brazilians, Uruguay is becoming increasingly popular on the South America backpacking route. We wanted to find out for ourselves what all the fuss was about. So we jumped on a boat from Argentina,...
So you’ve been soaking up the bright lights of the capital of Argentina and you’re ready to head off to explore somewhere new? Well if you haven’t quite had your fill of asados or Tango, going from Buenos Aires to Montevideo is an excellent choice. Because Uruguay is...
Upon first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking that there aren’t too many things to do in Montevideo. But you’d be wrong. Very wrong. So if you’re planning a trip to Uruguay be sure to add a few days in the capital city to your travel itinerary. First we’ll run...
Perhaps you’re planning a weekend getaway from Buenos Aires. You might be doing an Argentinian visa run. Or maybe you’re moving on to your next South American backpacking destination. Regardless of your reasons, here’s everything you need to know about...
Sandwiched between the gigantic countries of Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay is a bit of an underdog when it comes to South American travel destinations. Many travellers choose just pass through, staying only a few days under the misconception that there isn’t much to...
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