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Uruguay, (population: 3,399,000) the smallest Spanish-speaking country in South America, looks a bit like an upside-down diamond wedged between Argentina and Brazil. For tourists wanting to travel off the beaten track, it may may just be a diamond-in-the-rough.

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Mercado del Puerto

On Saturday or Sunday between one o'clock and three in the afternoon, ...

Museo Taller Casa Pueblo

The Museo Taller Casa Pueblo showcases the works of Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, who has s...

Palacio Salvo

Spending time reflecting on the unusual architecture of Palacio Salvo is an integral part of any vis...

Top Rated Hotels

Posada al Sur

The hip digs here feel more like a giant, sub-divided loft apartment than an inn...


100% - 1 ratings
US$9 - US$45

Shelton Hotel

Located in the most privileged zone of the "Peninsula," only a few meters from Nogaró Casino and Gorlero Ave., ...


100% - 2 ratings
30 - 250

Hotel Palacio

Situated on Ciudad Vieja's bar and restaurant row, the location can't be beat: the hotel is right across the str...


0% - 0 ratings
$17 - $25

Top Rated Restaurants

La Lupita

La Lupita is the closest you’ll get to authentic Mexican food in Montevideo. H...


51% - 30 ratings

Café Central

Café Central has carved its niche among the many cafés of Montevideo—its three locations on 18 de Julio are ...


75% - 1 ratings

Medialunas Calentitas

At first glance, you might take Medialunas Calentitas for just another pastry shop. Enter inside and you’ll be...


100% - 1 ratings

Top Rated Tours

Test Lorena Tour2

The Chiva around the Viva office is a great way to spend a friday afternoon. Come, sing with the town band to Qu...


100% - 2 ratings

Mundo Turismo

For the past eight years Mundo Turismo has been providing Montevideans and foreigners alike with day trips and w...


0% - 0 ratings

Buquebus

Buquebus, the principal ferry company operating between Uruguay and Argentina, offers package vacations on both ...


0% - 0 ratings

Top Rated Services

Test Lorena Shopping

Come into the world of chocolate! This store has shelves and tables made of chocolate, which is very cool, but t...


100% - 2 ratings

Imaginario Sur

The Ciudad Vieja design boutique Imaginario Sur, "Imaginary South," showcases na...


0% - 0 ratings

Tiempofunky

The appropriately-named Tiempofunky is a b...


0% - 0 ratings
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V!VA List Latin America, 333 Places and Experiences that People Love

Packed with tales of travels from Tijuana to Tierra del Fuego, this compilation provides firsthand knowledge about places to visit, things to do, and where to stay, as well as insight into local cultures and customs.
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