The only guide to Montevideo, Uruguay, written by an author resident in Uruguay. With the end of the pandemic in sight, we reviewed our guide and thanks to our careful selections, can confirm our guide is still the best to finding the gems. The beauty of buying a guidebook by a local. Mentioned in the New York Times, BBC, National Geographic, Le Figaro, Decanter and more. Following rave reviews for its debut, this second edition was sponsored by the Uruguay Ministry of Tourism and the government of Montevideo—and is indispensable for getting the most out of Uruguay's capital as a visitor or expat.Forget those guides with dry laundry lists of things to do. The Guru'Guay guides have passion and soul. The Guru'Guay Guide to Montevideo goes in-depth on:SOCIETY & CULTUREhistory How did this tiny country get to be so progressive? Your burning questions answered.the Uruguayan character, a chapter of entirely personal anecdotes from presidents to petty thievesexpressions used on the street and what they meanfilms to watch, albums to listen to and books to read before you comeFOOD & DRINKwhat time the locals eat and how Uruguayans survive through to a 10pm dinnertimestreet foodwine and craft beer from Uruguay are winning prizes internationally. What to try and whyrestaurants for people desperate for gourmet and veggie optionsrestaurants for wine-lovershistoric cafes The most charming and the most grittyTHINGS TO DOguided tours to wine, carnival and moregreat day trips, from UNESCO heritage site Colonia de Sacramento, to glitzy Punta del Este, to the Santa Lucia wetlandsarchitectural highlights in the city with the biggest concentration of Art-deco after New Yorkart museums and underground art coopsbeaches including which of the 10 is best for children, windsurf and boat rental, etcshopping and buying original gifts Really. A guidebook that helps you with this thankless taskwhy Carnival in Montevideo is unique Where and when to track down the best (and worst) of carnival, including off-seasontango Tango is something the locals do, it's not “for export”the best live music and live acts that Montevideo has to offer Tiny Uruguay has a huge share of highly talented musicians. Pay under 10 USD to see a world-class band in a tiny cafe.gay Montevideo has a small but charming sceneLOGISTICSflying into Uruguay A candid look at airlines to choose and avoidgetting to Montevideo from Buenos Aires The fastest, cheapest and most leisurely routesbest times to visit and how long to stay Insights only a long-term resident can givepublic holidays and festivals you must not miss, like the Sea Goddess celebrationsbest neighbourhoods to stay based on your personal preferencesarchitecturally-lovely accommodationpersonal safety Dispelling myths and tips specific to neighbourhoodsgetting around on public transport like a localdriving and car rental The logic to seemingly erratic traffic patterns and driving habitstipping demystified eg why you don't tip taxi drivers but do tip street parking attendantsmoney exchange including troubleshooting ATM withdrawals
✔ Author(s): Karen A Higgs
✔ Title: Guru'Guay Guide to Montevideo
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (156 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1693100533
✔ ISBN-13: 9781693100536
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Guru'Guay Guide to Montevideo by Karen A Higgs
Jillian Neel
The depth of character development was astounding. I felt like I knew each person intimately, understanding their hopes, fears, and dreams. It made the story so much more meaningful.
Thea Bell
The way this book explored the complexities of human nature and relationships was both profound and relatable. It touched my heart in ways I didn't expect.
Lucy Garraway
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
