There is some great fun to be had at the “Viva el Tango” festival which is currently being held in Montevideo. The festival runs until this Sunday the 17th of October, and there are some great opportunities to participate in classes and enjoy a show. The event is held as a tribute to the famous [...]
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“Viva el Tango” Festival in Montevideo
October 11th, 2010 
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Posted in Montevideo 
Tags: customs, music and dance, people, things to do in Montevideo 
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October 9th, 2010 tamaragab It seems that Uruguay has come alive to the delight of having Australia’s favorite, Hugh Jackman, on the streets of Uruguay. He is here to film a commercial for Lipton Ice Tea, and has been seen around some of Uruguay’s top spots inclucing Montevideo and Punta del Este. He even made time for a football [...]
Shopping at Barrio de los Judios in Montevideo
October 9th, 2010 tamaragab Last week, we found ourselves in the Barrio de los Judios in Montevideo doing a bit of shopping for bits and pieces for our Hotel in La Paloma. I hadn’t really thought of it as a destination in its own right before, but to be honest, if you have a spare day in Montevideo, it [...]
Top 10 things to do this Dia del Patrimonio in Montevideo
September 23rd, 2010 tamaragab Are you going to be in Uruguay this weekend? If so, take advantage of what’s on offer for the Dia del Patrimonio (Heritage Day). Every year at the end of September, the majority of Uruguay’s heritage buildings, monuments and areas, open their doors to the public and offer guided tours. This is a great way [...]
Teatro Solis – The cultural heart of Montevideo
September 14th, 2010 tamaragab A visit to Montevideo really wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Teatro Solis. Teatro Solis is a real gem, a credit to Uruguay, and a fine example of Uruguayan history. The official inauguration of the Teatro Solis was on the 25th of August, 1856 – over 150 years ago – and today it [...]
Posted in Montevideo Tags: art, Montevideo nightlife, music and dance, things to do in Montevideo No Comments »Budget Accommodation – Hostels in Montevideo
September 4th, 2010 tamaragab Below I have put together a list of the budget style accommodation in Montevideo. To get on this list, properties had to qualify by offering accommodation for under US$40 per night (double share). To help with location, have a look at the Google Map I created, where each Hostel has been marked out. This is [...]
Map – Montevideo Budget Accommodation
September 4th, 2010 tamaragab Below is a map to help you find your way around all the Budget Accommodations in Montevideo. These are mainly Hostels, but there are also a couple of B&B’s and Hotels which have qualified by offering accommodation for under US$40 per night (double share). To see a little more detail on each spot, have a [...]
Map – Montevideo Hotels
September 4th, 2010 tamaragab Below is a Google Map of Montevideo with a lot of the Hotels marked out. I hope this helps you with choosing your Hotel in Montevideo – for more information, check out the related posts at the bottom of this page. I have some great posts which will help you with finding a Hotel in [...]
Transfers to and from the Airport in Montevideo
August 28th, 2010 tamaragab If you are planning on flying into Montevideo, and are wondering how to get from the Carrasco Airport to your Montevideo Hotel, a great option is to use the official Airport Taxi. They have a stunning fleet of vehicles, the most modern in South America, and travel as far as you need to go. The [...]
Trotamundos – a Cheap & Cheerful Restaurant in Montevideo
August 24th, 2010 tamaragab Trotamundos is a great little restaurant in Pocitos in Montevideo. We have eaten there a few times now, and each time we have been really happy with the quality of food and service. The great thing about Trotamundos, is that they have a variety of meals on the menu. They have branched out from the [...]
