Capital: Montevideo

Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)

Country Code: +598

Do I need a Visa? Visas are required for many countries, best to check VisaHQ  for the current requirements for each individual country

How will I charge my devices? Uruguay’s electrical current is 220v, 50 Hz

How do I get there?  Well, if you’re heading to Montevideo (MVD) and flying from…
New York: 11 hours
Los Angeles: 15 hours
Toronto: 13.5  hours
Johannesburg: 16 hours
London: 15 hours

Geography: Uruguay borders the Atlantic Ocean, which makes way for those fabulous beaches in Punta del Este, and is flanked by Brazil to the north and Argentina to the west.  The interior features rolling plains and plateaus, and the nation is bisected by Rio Negro

Time Zones: GMT -3

How's the weather? Uruguay’s climate is primarily humid and subtropical, temperate year round while winter offers a bit of a chill in the air and moderate rainfall annually combined with high winds during cooler periods.  NB to all of you Northern Hemisphere dwellers, Uruguay’s seasons are the opposite- with winter June – August, spring September to November, summer December to February and fall March to May

Explorateur Journeys is all about creating YOUR dream, so everything we do is custom-crafted according to what’s most important to you.  Here’s just a small sample of some of the beautiful experiences we can create for you!

Cycle through the plains with a top Uruguayan chef, stopping in at village markets along the way sourcing ingredients for daily cooking classes where you can learn with the master, and then indulge in all of your curious creations

Visit with top members of the special NGO Karumbe, dedicated to the preservation of the green turtle and learn about their efforts

Get private access to typically restricted wineries in special tasting rooms and learn how to make your own blend of wine

Enjoy dinner at one of Uruguay’s top private clubs where the grand dame of an “underground” culinary  society  will prepare a “secret menu” especially for you, paired with Km 0 Rio de la Plata wines

Meet chef Sergio Vidra who will organize a cooking workshop with you and take you to the famed Solarium Bar where you’ll sample three exclusive cocktails including the Suspiro de Limón, made from the local farm’s homegrown lemons combined with mint, ginger, rosemary, vermouth, gin and raw sugar

Get your flash on with a stay in a stylish boutique hotel or luxury villa in the beach lovers paradise of Punta del Este

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Special Uruguayan pre-departure gift delivered to your door before you embark upon your journey.