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| Uruguay Travel Guide for backpackers |
| 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.
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The Uruguayan Littoral – The attractive colonial city of Colonia, with cobbled streets and whitewashed colonial architecture is part of the huge attraction of this agricultural area, as well as the beaches of Mercedes and the museums in Paysandu.
The Uruguayan Riviera – This is where those glamorous and world famous beach resorts are found, and yachts, golf courses, and beautiful people abound
Aguas Dulces – If the glitz and zhoosh of the Riveira is just too much for you, take a trip to the quiet little fishing village of Rocha, where you can enjoy the simple things of life and get to see how the real people live.
Colonia Suiza – Another quiet little place nodding off in the sun is Colonia Suiza, it was founded in 1862 by Swiss settlers and still has that European flavour they brought to it
Tacuarembo – Filled with sculptures and monuments, streets lined with Sycamores, and shady plazas, Tacuarembo is famous for its three-day Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha festival in March. |
 DAILY BUDGET in URUGUAY - 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.
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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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