Aguas Dulces is one of the smaller beach towns in the department of Rocha in Uruguay, and throughout the summer, draws big crowds like La Paloma & Punta del Diablo do. Aguas Dulces is a rustic little town, with one of its defining characteristics being the thatched houses that line the beach. Throughout the summer, [...]
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How many places in the World can you see whales this close to shore?
October 9th, 2010 
tamaragab Well, it’s no secret that I absolutely adore this time of year due to the frequent sighting of whales. Here in La Paloma we are especially lucky to have the whales so close to shore. Just a couple of days ago we saw whales in line with the surfers at Anaconda Beach. This was an [...]
Punta del Este Video – Viajando con Diego
September 21st, 2010 tamaragab I found this great little video today, and thought I would share it with you guys. Punta del Este is the top destination in Uruguay, attracting people from all around the world to its sunny shores. This video is in Spanish, but there isn’t a lot of talking, and really, the pictures say it all. [...]
Watching Whales in La Paloma
August 28th, 2010 tamaragab We have enjoyed quite a bit of whale watching this week in La Paloma. The whales seem to like La Paloma just as much as the rest of us, and have been seen “hanging out” around the beaches of Anaconda, Los Botes, La Balconada and La Pedrera. They are absolutely magical the way they play [...]
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La Pataia – Visit a Dairy in Punta del Este
August 26th, 2010 tamaragab La Pataia is located in the hills surrounding Punta del Este. The drive here alone is beautiful, and when you try their crepes with Dulce de Leche – you will wonder when you can return. Already speaking of food, I am getting a little ahead of myself…..La Pataia is a tourist dairy farm, located a [...]
Cabo Polonio & Jorge Drexler – A short Video featuring two Uruguayan Legends
August 19th, 2010 tamaragab Cabo Polonio is no doubt one of the most magical places in Uruguay. Off the beaten track, it is really like no other. This is a short video of some photos taken at Cabo Polonio in January 2009, to the music of Uruguayan singer, Jorge Drexler. Jorge Drexler is one of the most famous Uruguayan [...]
Punta del Diablo – Rocha
August 14th, 2010 tamaragab Punta del Diablo is one of the beautiful beach towns of the Rocha Department. It is around 180 miles from Montevideo, and is a quaint little village which attracts thousands of visitors throughout summer for its beautiful beaches and relaxed atmosphere, as well as people throughout the year who are attracted to the tranquility. You [...]
A few Summer time pics of La Paloma
August 3rd, 2010 tamaragab La Paloma is one of the most popular beach suburbs in Uruguay. It is located in the natural department of Rocha, between Punta del Este and the Brazilian border. I just thought I would share some photos that I have from all around La Paloma, after all, sitting here on a winters day, it is [...]
Dolphins, Seals, Whales & Penguins…you will find it all in La Paloma
July 24th, 2010 tamaragab When I looked out the window this morning, I thought for sure it would be a great day for seeing some whales. The water is calm, and seeing as though we had seen them over the last few days, I thought that for sure, that whales would be the first thing we see. What I [...]
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Rescuing Penguins in La Paloma
July 21st, 2010 tamaragab One thing I love about the Winter time is all the marine life that is found abundant in these waters. Here in La Paloma we have regular sightings of Seals, Whales, Dolphins and even Penguins. However, it is just so sad to see the penguins affected by oil spills sitting on the shoreline, obviously affected [...]
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