Teatro Solis (Montevideo) — built in 1856, the ornate Teatro Solis is the city’s first premier performance space. The entire theatre has actually been entirely renovated in the last ten years, a project that began in 1998 and ended in 2004, ant the acoustics are truly astounding.
Tambo el Sosiego (Camino Lapataia, Punta Ballena, Punta del Este) — maker of the famous Lapataia-brand “dulce de leche” dessert, gives free tours that walk visitors through the process of making the region’s favorite dessert. The dairy farm and plant are 12 miles from central Punta del Este, easily accessible by car and open seven […]
Punta del Este – this beach town east of Montevideo is often compared to Miami Beach, because of its skyline of luxury condo buildings (often facing the beach), trendy nightspots, and frequent gatherings of the Southern Cone’s rich and famous. Nowadays, it’s so popular a beach resort that more than 100,000 Argentines alone flock to […]
Isla Gorriti (Punta del Este) – this pine-covered island (which was once a prison), is located just 2 km. off the shores of Punta del Este. It is worth taking a picnic and settling in the peace and quiet at one of the tables dotted around. There’s also a beach on site.
Isla de los Lobos (Punta del Este) – this island, located 8 km. southeast of Punta del Este, has perhaps the largest colony of sea lions in the southern hemisphere. Visitors can sign up for tours given by various tour company located at Punta del Este’s marina (which should cost around US$40 per person).
Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha (Laguna de las Lavanderas, Tacuarembó) – for those interested in exploring Uruguay’s folk past and gaucho (cowboy) culture, it may be worth the 4-hour drive north from Montevideo to the provincial town of Tacuarembó. “Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha” (Gaucho Country Festival) is an event held annually (every March) there […]
Festival de Jazz de Punta del Este (Punta Bellena, Punta del Este) – this is one of the major musical events held in Punta del Este, attracting various renowned jazz musicians (such as Paquito D’Rivera), as well as a diverse audience – from international tourists to the local jet set. See the event’s website for […]
Fashion Events (Punta del Este) — during the Summer months (especially January), a variety of fashion shows are held at various locations within Punta del Este — some at beachside locations, others within indoor locations (such as the Hotel Conrad Casino & Resort). One of the higher-profile events is “Pasarela Punta del Este”.
Fasano Las Piedras (Ruta 104 km. 3, La Barra, Punta del Este) – this is a tourist complex which offers visitors an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, an equestrian center and polo field (for both jumping practice and actual matches), two outdoor tennis courts, a spa & fitness center, and a private beach. For those who […]
Estadio Gran Parque Central (Carlos Anaya 2900, Montevideo) — located in the center of Montevideo, this 23,000-seat stadium is the home of Club Nacional de Football. Located just a walk away from the Tres Cruces bus terminal, the same grounds were used to name local hero Jose Artigas the leader of the Uruguayan people, as […]