Uruguay Adventures
As a small country between Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay may be an easy country to skip over. Yet although it’s less popular than its neighbors, this hidden gem is not to be missed. You’ll find great food, wine, city life, and culture in this little country that’s worth keeping on your itinerary! In fact, we found Montevideo to be one of the highlights of our trip to South America.
Some of our favorite stops are highlighted below.
Geo-travel guide
Uruguay Map
Quick Facts
- Language = Spanish
- English spoken in some tourist areas, but not as common as some other South America countries
- Money = Urguayan Peso
- Credit cards widely accepted
- Transportation = walking in cities; Uber
- Best Time to Visit = October – March
Things to Note
- Foods to Try
- Chivito sandwich
- Asado meats
- Mate tea (best found at grocery stores)
- Wine
- Top 3 Must-See Spots
- Montevideo
- Calonia
- Punta del Este
Tipping Guide
- Restaurants = 10% if no service charge (can be added to your bill when paying with credit card)
- Hotel staff = 10-20 pesos
Recommended Bookings
from our partner Viator
Blog Posts
Read more about our adventures in South America!
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Montevideo Travel Guide
Uruguay is a country that’s creeping up lists on travel sites and blogs, and increasingly becoming a place to know when it comes to travel bucket lists. The late Anthony Bourdain had an episode in Uruguay, where he explained their new-ish government after years of hardship has led them to being a country with an…
