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Guru’Guay Guide to Uruguay: Beaches, Ranches and Wine Country
Second edition of the only guide to Uruguay by an author based full-time in Uruguay since 2000. Mentioned in the New York Times, BBC, National Geographic, Le Figaro, Decanter and more.
This guidebook is indispensable for getting the most out of Uruguay whether you're a visitor or moving to Uruguay.
Endorsed by the Uruguay Ministry of Tourism and Uruguay XXI, the national investment agency.
The Uruguay guides with passion and soul
The Guru'Guay Guides are not endless dry lists. The author selects only the very best or the most curious places and then goes into serious detail—so you can make travel decisions with confidence. The guide describes each destination, where to stay and eat, things to do, how to get there and features important 'what you should know' advisories. So easy to read, readers often devour a Guru'Guay guide in one sitting.
Uruguay’s beaches
Uruguay has an extremely short high season. The rest of the year you'll have the beach to yourself. Roam the hippie hideaways of Rocha, commune with seals in Cabo Polonio and check out José Ignacio, frequented by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg. Off-season many seaside restaurants and hotels close down. On a mission to improve the beach economy, the guide only includes great hotels and restaurants open all year.
Gaucho territory
Uruguayans refer to anywhere beyond Montevideo and the coast as Uruguay profundo (deep Uruguay). The land is untouched and you may pass more gauchos on horseback than cars on the roads. Take a few days to kick back at a traditional cattle ranch or estancia. The Guru'Guay guide covers estancias to suit all tastes—from a tiny working ranch where you’ll be hosted by the sixth generation owner, to a 'million-star' vegetarian inn specialising in adventurous horse rides in the stunning sierras of Rocha, to a western estancia with the biggest rose gardens in the whole of the country. An inspired matrix chart will help you choose the estancia that best suits your dream holiday—or your destination wedding.
The friendliest wineries
If you haven't tried Uruguayan wine yet, maybe it's because the entire wine production of Uruguay is equivalent to just one medium-size vineyard in neighbouring Argentina. Really. A winery visit is uniquely friendly and personal. Your host will often be the wine-maker, the great grandchild of Italian immigrants, who still bottles their award-winning wines by hand. This second edition now includes wineries in the north—with some of the most ideal soils for Uruguay's infamous Tannat.
The dedicated wine traveller will love the new lists of the best Uruguayan wines by a national expert.
Foodies – you've found your guide
This is where Guru'Guay really comes into its own, uncovering unique eateries in a country primarily known for its beef.
Relocating to Uruguay
A section of recommended service providers for residency, real estate including farmland, moving, Spanish classes, international student residence, taxes, insurance and car maintenance.
Practical tips
To make your stay stress-free and save you money, chapters Getting to Uruguay including flying, the ferry or coming overlandHolidays and festivals The best festivals and where to stay close byWhat to bring So you save space for the wine you'll want to take homeDriving and car hire including estimated drive times—GoogleMaps can be way outFood and drink<
This guidebook is indispensable for getting the most out of Uruguay whether you're a visitor or moving to Uruguay.
Endorsed by the Uruguay Ministry of Tourism and Uruguay XXI, the national investment agency.
The Uruguay guides with passion and soul
The Guru'Guay Guides are not endless dry lists. The author selects only the very best or the most curious places and then goes into serious detail—so you can make travel decisions with confidence. The guide describes each destination, where to stay and eat, things to do, how to get there and features important 'what you should know' advisories. So easy to read, readers often devour a Guru'Guay guide in one sitting.
Uruguay’s beaches
Uruguay has an extremely short high season. The rest of the year you'll have the beach to yourself. Roam the hippie hideaways of Rocha, commune with seals in Cabo Polonio and check out José Ignacio, frequented by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg. Off-season many seaside restaurants and hotels close down. On a mission to improve the beach economy, the guide only includes great hotels and restaurants open all year.
Gaucho territory
Uruguayans refer to anywhere beyond Montevideo and the coast as Uruguay profundo (deep Uruguay). The land is untouched and you may pass more gauchos on horseback than cars on the roads. Take a few days to kick back at a traditional cattle ranch or estancia. The Guru'Guay guide covers estancias to suit all tastes—from a tiny working ranch where you’ll be hosted by the sixth generation owner, to a 'million-star' vegetarian inn specialising in adventurous horse rides in the stunning sierras of Rocha, to a western estancia with the biggest rose gardens in the whole of the country. An inspired matrix chart will help you choose the estancia that best suits your dream holiday—or your destination wedding.
The friendliest wineries
If you haven't tried Uruguayan wine yet, maybe it's because the entire wine production of Uruguay is equivalent to just one medium-size vineyard in neighbouring Argentina. Really. A winery visit is uniquely friendly and personal. Your host will often be the wine-maker, the great grandchild of Italian immigrants, who still bottles their award-winning wines by hand. This second edition now includes wineries in the north—with some of the most ideal soils for Uruguay's infamous Tannat.
The dedicated wine traveller will love the new lists of the best Uruguayan wines by a national expert.
Foodies – you've found your guide
This is where Guru'Guay really comes into its own, uncovering unique eateries in a country primarily known for its beef.
Relocating to Uruguay
A section of recommended service providers for residency, real estate including farmland, moving, Spanish classes, international student residence, taxes, insurance and car maintenance.
Practical tips
To make your stay stress-free and save you money, chapters Getting to Uruguay including flying, the ferry or coming overlandHolidays and festivals The best festivals and where to stay close byWhat to bring So you save space for the wine you'll want to take homeDriving and car hire including estimated drive times—GoogleMaps can be way outFood and drink<
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Published November 1, 2024
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