Cabo Polonio is getting too smart and expensive these days: the backpackers have largely moved on to these low key resorts further north which offer all the delightful informality of Cabo at half the price. You would be wise to follow in their footsteps.
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Panagea – A Taste of the Gaucho Life in Northern Uruguay (December 2019)
Ever dreamed of being a cowboy – or a gaucho, the South American equivalent? We lived the life for a few days in the pretty hills of northern Uruguay and found a warm welcome down at the ranch.
Continue readingCabo Polonio, Eastern Uruguay, (December 2019)
Cabo Polonio enjoys almost mythical status amongst Uruguayan seaside resorts for its off-the-grid lifestyle and inaccessibility. Things aren’t as backward as they used to be, but enough of the old fishing village still exists to make it a very nice place indeed to spend some time.
Continue readingExploring the Eastern Coastline of Uruguay, (December 2019)
From Montevideo, the Eastern coast of Uruguay unfolds in an endless succession of scenic beaches and a wide variety of seaside towns. From the artistic delights of Punta Ballena to the sleepy resort of La Paloma, there is much to explore.
Continue readingThings to do in Montevideo, Uruguay, (December 2019)
A capital city on a small scale, Montevideo enjoys a great beach side location, an interesting historical district and a relaxed pace of life – you might stay longer than you ever intended!
Continue readingExploring Western Uruguay (Colonia, Fray Bentos & the Hot Springs, South America (December 2019)
Well off the beaten track, western Uruguay has some great attractions. The ancient city of Colonia and the industrial architecture of the Frey Bentos meat packing factory are both UNESCO sites. There are a variety of hot springs resorts and the pleasant undulating country is green and peaceful.
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