Uruguay’s best wineries

Whether you favour red or white, the delightful selection of wine produced at these Uruguayan wineries is guaranteed to impress.

When to visit Uruguay

Climate Uruguay has a warm-temperate (or subtropical) climate – in fact it’s the only South American country to be wholly within the temperate zone.…

Uruguay

Uruguay continues to be an independent country, culturally distinct from its neighbours, and it is well worth proper exploration rather than a flying visit…

World’s best hot springs

A soothing spa among dramatic landscapes, what could be better?

Seven reasons to visit Uruguay

This laidback country can certainly stand up to its bigger, brasher neighbours.

A party like no other: Uruguay’s Carnaval

Uruguay has the longest carnival season of any country, lasting over 80 days.

The Uruguayan gaucho

Author Tim Burford tells the story one of Uruguay’s most iconic symbols: the gaucho.