Uruguay Country Overview
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Country Overview
This charming little country in South America is big on tourist attractions and has a whole bunch of world famous beach resorts, as well as the distinct privilege of having Montevideo as its capital city where to locals come to take in the rays and lie about on its white sand beaches.
Daily Budget
With the cheapest meals coming at US$2-8, and budget accommodation at about US$8-15, the backpacker could come out on US$15 a day if he/she was a really good negotiator and didn’t mind roughing it. For double that, say, US$30 a day, life would become a whole lot more tolerable, with a comfortable bed and food that is actually enjoyable.
When to Go!
Summer is obviously the best time to visit Uruguay to enjoy the beaches and resorts, but be warned it gets hot as hell on the coast, although the interior is much cooler.
Ash Wednesday is the time for the country’s annual Carnaval when all stops are pulled out and the people take to the streets in wild revelry. Forty days later, when lent is over and Easter has come, the La Semana Criolla celebrations see great cowboy events, like horse breaking, stunt riding, and asados or barbeques are held.
Daily Budget
With the cheapest meals coming at US$2-8, and budget accommodation at about US$8-15, the backpacker could come out on US$15 a day if he/she was a really good negotiator and didn’t mind roughing it. For double that, say, US$30 a day, life would become a whole lot more tolerable, with a comfortable bed and food that is actually enjoyable.
When to Go!
Summer is obviously the best time to visit Uruguay to enjoy the beaches and resorts, but be warned it gets hot as hell on the coast, although the interior is much cooler.
Ash Wednesday is the time for the country’s annual Carnaval when all stops are pulled out and the people take to the streets in wild revelry. Forty days later, when lent is over and Easter has come, the La Semana Criolla celebrations see great cowboy events, like horse breaking, stunt riding, and asados or barbeques are held.
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