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Fungi Weekend: comienza la temporada de hongos en Punta del Diablo

Fungi Weekend: comienza la temporada de hongos en Punta del Diablo

El fin de semana del 24, 25 y 26 de marzo de 2023, Punta del Diablo será el epicentro del Fungi Weekend, el evento de apertura de la temporada de hongos liderado por la reconocida micóloga Susana Colm...

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La temporada de camarones en Valizas: un tesoro oculto del Atlántico

La temporada de camarones en Valizas: un tesoro oculto del Atlántico

Every year, between the months of March and May, the coast of Valizas, the iconic balneary of Rocha, becomes the epicenter of the shrimp harvest. During this period, local fishermen go out to sea in s...

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Punta del Diablo es destacado por Forbes como uno de los 50 mejores lugares del mundo para viajar en 2023

Punta del Diablo es destacado por Forbes como uno de los 50 mejores lugares del mundo para viajar en 2023

Punta del Diablo, the iconic fishing village located on the Atlantic coast of Uruguay, has been included in Forbes Advisor's Top 50 Destinations for 2023 list.

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El chivito está entre los mejores sándwiches del mundo

El chivito está entre los mejores sándwiches del mundo

Chivito is one of the most traditional dishes of Uruguayan gastronomy and now occupies a prominent place among the most delicious sandwiches in the world.

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 9 cosas que la UNESCO recomienda conocer de Uruguay

9 cosas que la UNESCO recomienda conocer de Uruguay

Uruguay is a country rich in cultural and natural heritage. Its geographical diversity and its rich history have made it a highly chosen tourist destination in Latin America.

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¿Cuándo es Semana Santa o de Turismo en Uruguay en 2023 y qué hacer?

¿Cuándo es Semana Santa o de Turismo en Uruguay en 2023 y qué hacer?

Holy Week in Uruguay in 2023 will be celebrated from Saturday April 1 to Sunday April 9. During this week, various religious activities take place throughout the country, such as processions and masse...

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El arte de hacer esculturas en la arena en Uruguay

El arte de hacer esculturas en la arena en Uruguay

Uruguay is the seat of the Castillos de la Arena event every year. 10 years after its publication, Portales del Uruguay speaks with Dumas Teixeira, its organizer and expert in sculptures on the beach,...

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Cómo estará el tiempo en Carnaval en Uruguay

Cómo estará el tiempo en Carnaval en Uruguay

The weather in Carnival is announced without rain for the whole country with temperatures that will reach 30°C.

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Eventos para disfrutar el Carnaval 2023 en Uruguay

Eventos para disfrutar el Carnaval 2023 en Uruguay

Carnival arrives and you start making plans. The shows of the official competition at the Teatro de Verano and parades in different parts of the country can be enjoyed throughout a very special week.

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Espectáculos y actividades para hacer en Rocha en febrero

Espectáculos y actividades para hacer en Rocha en febrero

Balnearios de Rocha will continue to receive shows and events of all kinds during the summer of 2023. In February there will be shows and activities that you can enjoy.

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“Mimo” Acosta, el testigo que vio la transformación de Punta del Diablo

“Mimo” Acosta, el testigo que vio la transformación de Punta del Diablo

Dosmar "Mimo" Acosta saw the transformation of Punta del Diablo like few other inhabitants of the iconic fishing village of Rocha and tells how it became an iconic place in Uruguay.

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Feriados en Uruguay en 2023 y vacaciones de julio y de setiembre: conocé las fechas

Feriados en Uruguay en 2023 y vacaciones de julio y de setiembre: conocé las fechas

Uruguay will have holidays in 2023 that, for the most part, fall on weekdays. Some of them fall on Monday and Friday, which guarantees that long weekends are generated and encourages internal tourism.

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Playas accesibles en Uruguay: ¿cuáles son?

Playas accesibles en Uruguay: ¿cuáles son?

The Ministry of Tourism released an updated list of beaches throughout the country that are accessible. With access ramps and in some cases with trained personnel to accompany the tourist, these place...

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Fito De Avila, el artista de Punta del Diablo que realiza retratos

Fito De Avila, el artista de Punta del Diablo que realiza retratos

There is an artist in Punta del Diablo who makes portraits in 15 minutes. He cannot conceive of his life without a brush. Fito de Ávila, a plastic artist and dancer who has lived in the fishermen's pa...

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Actividades y shows que podés disfrutar en Rocha en el verano 2023

Actividades y shows que podés disfrutar en Rocha en el verano 2023

Rocha is preparing to enjoy a summer full of activities so that you can enjoy it with friends, your partner or your whole family.

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Cómo será el verano 2023 en Uruguay

Cómo será el verano 2023 en Uruguay

The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) reported in a statement the forecast climate trends for December, January and February 2022 and 2023.

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Servicio de guardavidas en playas uruguayas: horarios y fechas

Servicio de guardavidas en playas uruguayas: horarios y fechas

Uruguay began the lifeguard service in December that will last until the beginning of March on almost all the country's beaches. There will also be special services during Tourism Week

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Nueva fecha para la Fiesta del Mar en La Paloma

Nueva fecha para la Fiesta del Mar en La Paloma

The La Paloma Sea Festival will be held between December 16 and 18 at Bahía Grande beach.

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Rocha inaugura la temporada de verano 2023 en Punta del Diablo

Rocha inaugura la temporada de verano 2023 en Punta del Diablo

Punta del Diablo will be the setting for the inauguration of the 2022-2023 summer season.

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Turistas extranjeros en Uruguay: ¿cómo pagar el peaje?

Turistas extranjeros en Uruguay: ¿cómo pagar el peaje?

If you are a foreigner who wants to come to Uruguay, you should know that the passage through all the toll booths in Uruguay must be done through user and vehicle registration.

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