Section 08 · 8 guides
Things to Do
Guides 8
Uruguay vs Argentina: Which Should You Visit? (2026)
Uruguay vs Argentina: an honest, category-by-category comparison of beaches, cities, wine, food, safety and cost - plus why you can easily do both.
Uruguay’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Complete Guide (2026)
Uruguay's UNESCO World Heritage Sites explained - Colonia del Sacramento, Fray Bentos and the Atlantida church - what they are, why they matter and how to visit.
Free & Cheap Things to Do in Uruguay: The Complete Budget Guide
Uruguay is South America's most expensive country — which makes knowing the free things to do in Uruguay genuinely useful. From the 22 km Montevideo Rambla and free candombe drum rehearsals to 660 km of public beaches and shore whale-watching, here is the complete guide to free and cheap activities nationwide.
Uruguay Hidden Gems: 15 Places Most Tourists Miss (2026)
Uruguay's hidden gems: 15 lesser-known places most tourists miss, from mural towns and canyons to off-grid dunes and a UNESCO meat factory.
What Is Uruguay Known For? 25 Things (2026)
What is Uruguay known for? Beef and mate, the world's longest carnival, two World Cups, Tannat wine, gauchos and a famously progressive society.
20 Best Places to Visit in Uruguay (2026)
The best places to visit in Uruguay, region by region: Montevideo and Colonia, Punta del Este and the wild Rocha coast, wine country and the quiet interior.
Is Uruguay Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer
Is Uruguay worth visiting? An honest, first-hand look at the real reasons to go, the genuine drawbacks, what it costs, and exactly which travellers it suits.
30 Best Things to Do in Uruguay (2026 Guide)
The 30 best things to do in Uruguay, organized region by region: Casapueblo sunsets, off-grid Cabo Polonio, carnival drums, Tannat wine and the spots most guides miss - with honest prices and planning advice.