Hotels in Uruguay (South America)

Sights

Whilst Uruguay's capital is typically the magnet that attracts visitors far and wide, the country's untouched rural areas, tourist ranches, rustic beaches, wine industry and wildlife is the other side of a very shiny coin. Don your hiking boots and travel two hours northeast of Montevideo for a magical walk through Ombú forest, or grab your binoculars for a spot of whale watching from the beaches of Piriápolis.

Sounds

With an appreciation and love for a variety of musical sounds, Uruguay boasts an excellent roster of creative native musicians and a country that has created many unique sounds, with candombe and tango being their most popular.

Smells

Ask the locals and they'll say that Uruguay has a unique and pervasive smell, one of wood fires, from eucalyptus and "leña colorada" used for cooking and heating all year round. They might also say that the lingering smell of marijuana has tickled their noses a lot more since its legalisation in 2013, so prepare your receptors for some distinctive scents.

Tastes

Don't forget to bring your wine glasses to South America's fourth most significant wine producing country, with an impressive 8,023 hectares of vineyards. Dating back to 1870, French influencers introduced the Tannat vine, which produces the fabulous red colour of the Uruguayan wines today. Try the traditional Uruguayan sandwich, Chivito, made up of sliced steak, mozzarella, bacon, eggs, olives, tomatoes and mayonnaise. A simple yet important national delicacy that you'll find yourself eating a lot.

Feels

Touch down in Uruguay and be humbled by the amiable and hospitable nature of the people of this country. Most activities are seen as communal, their national drink 'mate' often shared in a social circle, eating from a common plate and valuing their mostly egalitarian way of life. Extremely indiscriminate in their every day affairs, the Constitution of Uruguay maintains high standards of the rights of their citizens, regardless of ethnicity, religious views or background. Their diverse society creates a thoughtful and delicate cultural atmosphere and a people that are wholly accepting of anyone who visits their country.

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