What to do in Uruguay —
18 things to do

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Watch gaucho rodeo in Tacuarembo

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Rodeo has been taking place in Uruguay for more than 100 years. Millions of spectators come here to watch gauchos competing to get entitled the best rider.

Try asado in Montevideo

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Different kinds of grilled meat and sausages. They are served with bread, salad, chimichurri sauce and red wine. Asado plate in cafe is priced from $50.

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Try Tannat wine in Montevideo

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Spicy red wine made of Tannat grapes. You can try the best Tannat wines in bodegas.

Try provoleta in Montevideo

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You can try melted and roasted provolone cheese with spices in any markets or cafes. Provoleta dish costs $3-5.

Take a selfie with a huge hand in the background in Maldonado

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The sculpture is placed on Brava beach in Punta del Este city. The nearest bus stop is Prada 1.

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See city panorama from a 105-meter palace tower in Montevideo

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Take a high-speed elevator to go up to Salvo Palace tower any day from 10:30am till 1:30pm.

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Dance Candombe at the carnival in Montevideo

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The carnival takes place on the first Friday of February on Isla de Flores St - everybody dances Candombe to a tune of drums

Visit the mausoleum of the Uruguayan "father" in Montevideo

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The proclaimer's of Uruguay independence - Jose Artigas - ash is watched by a guard of honour.

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Go up to Antel Tower in Montevideo

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Panoramic elevator takes visitors to the observation deck on 26th floor on Mon, Wed and Fri from 3:30pm till 5:00pm, on Tue and Thu - from 10:30am till 12pm.

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Try chivito in Montevideo

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Chivito is an Uruguayan sandwich with a beef steak, fried bacon, cheese, tomtoes, onion and sunny-side up eggs. It is served with French fries or salad leaves.

Try chaja cake in Montevideo

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Vanilla sponge cake with caramelized milk covered with whipped cream and crispy merengue. One piece of the cake in confectionery shops costs from $5, one cake - $25.

Buy vintage souvenirs in Montevideo

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Head to Tristan Narvaja market to buy some antique stuff. Stalls are open from 10am till 4pm.

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Try puchero in Montevideo

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It is soup made from beef, pork or chicken, vegetables - corn, potato, carrot, turnip - and spices. It used to be a soup of peasants, but now you can order it in any restaurant or cafe.

Escape from the civilization to the ocean in Maldonado

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In Capo Polonio you can hear only the ocean (except for January - it's hippie time). There is a hostel to stay overnight.

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See the panorama of the city in Montevideo

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Climb up to Fortaleza del Cerro to see the panorama of the bay and whole Montevideo city. You can do this any day except for Monday from 8am till 5pm.

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Try mate in Montevideo

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Mate is strong bitter tea that is made from dried leaves and fresh brunches of Yerba mate covered with 80°C water. It is served in calabaz with bombilla (a metal straw).

Spot sea lions from the lighthouse's top in Maldonado

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The lighthouse stands in southeast point of Cabo Polonio. Go up and see sea lions resting on the rocks. Entrance fee is $1.

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Watch right whales in Maldonado

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From June till October right whales move to Punta del Este coastline for breeding. During this period you can see them in a distance of 200 meters from the coast.

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