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Fun things to do in Uruguay? What are the secret things only locals do?

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Answered by Patricia Barreto from Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil 1057 days ago

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All depends on what you are looking for or what you like. Punta del Este is the big tourist attraction / beach resort retreat in this part of South America. In my opinion ,is very nice but very expensive, but if you really want to see some beautiful beaches with less crowds visit Punta Diablo or Piriapolis. Cabo Polonio is also great, and really out of the way. To get to the beach there you have to ride through sand dunes on four wheel drive jeeps. There is no electricity and the accomodations can be quite rustic, but you can't beat the location for peaceful, beautiful beach retreat. It's also a good place to watch for whales.

In Montevideo, you have to visit the Mercado del Puerto,the most important gastronomic axis of the city and taste a cup of the typical Uruguayan drink, 'Medio-Medio'.

If you want to see a typical Uruguyan market, please visit the Biarritz open market on Saturday morning at Plaza Biarrits, or the Parque RodĂł open market and the Tristan Narvaja open market on Sunday morning.

And if you are a adventurous person you can practice Tamdem skydive, I really recomend you that do this. The most current, innovative method of introducing first time jumpers into the world of skydiving. You can practice Tandem Skydive in Punta del Este where the view is really amazing and you don't need a special training.

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Answered by Marcos Martin from Punta del Este, Uruguay 1057 days ago

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Theatre! Teatro SolĂ­s dates back from 1856, it's an authentic Italian Lyric Theatre, one of the 3 oldest in South America. Caruso sang there

Horsebackriding on the beach, especially in Jose' Ignacio they organize a ride every full moon in the early evening

Experience the gaucho life in the countryside. Milk the cows and learn from daily tasks at our estancias

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Answered by Liliana Lombardi from Ciudad de Montevideo, Uruguay 1056 days ago

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Coming from Montevideo, after crossing "El Potrero's stream", in the km. 115, 800 meters. away from the route toward the sea, the “Interbalnearia”, where natural forests merge into ocean, is located the Naturist Beach of Chihuahua. At this place, where nudism is practiced for a long time, the "El Refugio" is situated. Their owners offer rooms with private bathroom to the friends of naturism, who will be able delight themselves inrich foods and homemade pastas.

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Answered by Antoine George from Cusco, Peru 1057 days ago

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To gather and eat meat !!! To go with 4X4 in Cabo Polonio and Punta del Diablo, horse riding in the north.

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Answered by diego from Miraflores, Peru 1057 days ago

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yes good recomendations , but for party, i can recomend you el pony pisador is on downtwn the whole street is full of bars

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Answered by Adriana Patricia Font Garcia from Tacuarembo, Uruguay 1056 days ago

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Enjoy the little cities and towns were you can actually talk to people,find peculiar places and you may also do the things you do in big cities ( go dancing, eat typical food, etc.)

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Answered by Andrés Montero from Cordon, Uruguay 1056 days ago

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Walking or biking La Rambla is a tipical Montevidean experience that tourist don't usually taste. It's all about the sensation of wind or sun on the face, the sound of waves and seagulls, the smell of the sea or the texture of sand.
At La Pedrera, the carnival it's an unique popular party, where everybody can join.
At Cabo Polonio, you can enjoy a paradise where tourist don't use to stay because of the acomodations. There you have to feel the place, and meet the duendes (they appear after the fifth day)...

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Comment by Leticia Sierra from Ciudad de Montevideo, Uruguay 1052 days ago

I didn't know about the dwarfs!
Lol...

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Comment by Andrés Montero from Cordon, Uruguay 1052 days ago

Well, that's the main part of the trip. A mistic experience.
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Comment by Marcos Martin from Punta del Este, Uruguay 1051 days ago

How much alcohol do you have to drink in order to see those dwarves? What kind of dwarves are you talking about? he he

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Answered by Pablo Castelo from Pocitos, Uruguay 1056 days ago

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Something that tourists rarely experience , some place off the beaten track right?. A couple of uears ago I visited Villa Serrana , it's a quaint and picturesque swiss-style little village set among rolling hills and crisscrossed by winding creeks . If being in contact with nature is what you're looking for this is the right place for you. Highly recommended

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Answered by Pablo Castelo from Pocitos, Uruguay 1056 days ago

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Something that tourists rarely experience , some place off the beaten track right?. A couple of uears ago I visited Villa Serrana , it's a quaint and picturesque swiss-style little village set among rolling hills and crisscrossed by winding creeks . If being in contact with nature is what you're looking for this is the right place for you. Highly recommended

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Answered by Anthony Maristan from Pocitos, Uruguay 1056 days ago

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it depends on what you wanna do, but you can contact me and i`ll answer you!!!

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Answered by Ángel Bautista from Montevideo, Uruguay 1056 days ago

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Every month of the year have special activities enjoyed by the majority of the uruguayans.
One approach has to do with vacations... summer vacations (dec to mar) enjoying water activities, mainly going to the balnearios... sea side beaches... we have a very extended coast, Te Rio Uruguay, then Rio de la Plata, and of course the Atlantic Ocean... Also many open air expresions of the pop during Carnival Performances (Murgas, Comparsas, etc)
Camping is a preferred activity during winter and spring seasons.
And, at any time gatering and enjoying an asado (open air barbacue) is a must.

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Answered by Patricia Barreto from Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil 1056 days ago

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During winter season there are a lot of activities to do.
For example Thermal Springs:
In the northeast region of Uruguay you’ll find an extensive zone of thermal offers, a different alternative to recover your well-being and the quality of life enjoying Health Tourism.

Between the river and the prairies, this destination offers thermal springs with high curative properties that, in natural privileged environments, invite you to rest and relax taking thermal waters therapeutic treatments, against stress, for rejuvenation and beauty.

And other activities that I really recomend you in winter is the Rural del Prado.This event is the largest event cattle in Uruguay. Usually is made on september.
You will find here traditional activities, you can see the life style of the "Gaucho"(People that live in farm and that work with cattle). And of course that you will test the best barbacue of the world.

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Answered by Marcos Martin from Punta del Este, Uruguay 1055 days ago

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A must see attraction is soccer / football.

Don't miss the chance to do a tour of Estadio Centenario, where the first World Championship took place in 1930.

Our local derby is Nacional vs. Peñarol, it takes place couple of times in the year, but every weekend you have the chance to attend a match of the Uruguayan league in that stadium.

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Answered by Juan Pablo Méndez from Punta Carretas, Uruguay 1055 days ago

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You can walk by the "rambla", kind of road by the seaside in Montevideo.
You can also go to diferent parks and if you're interested in arquitecture, a walk by the "ciudad vieja" neighbourhood is great.
Out of montevideo you should visit the seaside villages in "Rocha", known as "El Camino de las playas" (The Beaches Route) where Punta del Diablo, La Paloma, Santa teresa and Cabo Polonio are paradises with beautiful beaches, great surfing, nature everywhere and in summer, los of young people.

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Answered by Alvaro Gonzalez Gervasio from Montevideo, Uruguay 1055 days ago

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Are you fond of soccer (what we call "fĂștbol" here)?

An amusing thing to do would be to attend a soccer match on Saturda or Sunday afternoon. Besides the historical Centenatium Stadium there are plenty of fields all over Montevideo. The most important one is the Parque Central at La Blanqueda neighbourhood. Others: Franzini Stadium at Parque RodĂł, Troccoli Stadium at El Cerro, Parque Viera at El Prado. An unforgettable experience for sure!

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Answered by Alfredo Pascual from Maldonado, Uruguay 1055 days ago

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You should give us an idea of your interests. A thing tourists rarely do is to enjoy uruguayan countryside, which has wonderful places.

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Answered by lucia leb from Montevideo, Uruguay 1054 days ago

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horseback riding outside montevideo, drinking mate in la rambla de montevideo with friends, going out at night to non turistic pubs and bars,we usualy get toghether to eat asado (kind of bbq)which you have to try, in summer beautiful beaches in rocha, go see murgas and candombe, go to a football (soccer) game at the estadio centenario (peñarol is the favortie team with a lot more fans than anyother), There are many other things, you can write me to justfirefly@gmail.com.

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Answered by janet sarkissian from Ciudad de Montevideo, Uruguay 1056 days ago

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hi
also, you can go to know the place where Carlos Gardel has born.
The townŽs name "Valle Edén" and it is in TacuaremboŽs state, it is in the center of the country. There is a museum with his name and isnŽt a place known by the tourist.
Other place that you can go and isnÂŽt known by the tourist is "Pozos Azules" is in Maldonado, near to Piriapolis and Punta del Este.
You must walk during 2 or 3 hours to arrive there. It is a beautiful place.

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Comment by Patricia Barreto from Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil 1056 days ago

HI,Pozos Azules is a good destiny but it is NOT open all the year, before, you need to get information.
Here you can see beautifull pictures of this place.
http://www.puntaweb.com/cgi-bin/guia/ver_ficha.pl?version=e&url=0211040000

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Answered by Juan Andrés Varesi Pichel from Pocitos, Uruguay 1055 days ago

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I need to know your age and if you travel alone, with your family or with your friends.
email me to juanandresvaresi@gmail.com
i will answer you.

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Comment by Marcos Martin from Punta del Este, Uruguay 1055 days ago

How cute! :) In case you didn't realize it, this is a sample question asked by the moderator to give ideas to people reading the thread

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Answered by veronica migues from Aguada, Uruguay 1053 days ago

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looking for fun??contact me vam_lost@hotmail.com cheers!

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