Category: Uruguay
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Which Is the Best Country in South America? I Visited All 12 to Find Out
Okay, this may cause some controversy! Obviously, this is just based on my personal experience (travel is, of course, subjective). Someone looking for three weeks of hiking is going to have a very different idea of a good country compared to someone who wants beaches, nightlife and a cheap backpacking route. Not all countries are…
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Montevideo Carnival: A Guide to Uruguay’s Longest Local Festival
Updated for 2026 travel season: all you need to plan, book and experience Montevideo’s hidden Carnival gem. Everyone talks about Rio Carnival but it’s far from the only Carnival out there. Montevideo Carnival or Carnaval as locals call it, is one of Uruguay’s best kept secrets. It holds the title for the longest carnival celebration…