Holidays to Uruguay
Uruguay is possibly the most European of Latin American countries boasting over 200 years of democracy. It is also one of the safest countries in the world. In fact, in Montevideo, the capital, there is an English speaking community which still uses phrases from a bygone age such as ‘what-ho’ and ‘jolly good show’ and where they still call each other ‘bunny’! Montevideo has an amazing coastline where even the Argentinians go for their holidays.
This is cattle rearing country where you can taste the best beef in the world, washed down with a rich red wine made from vineyards which grow the Tannat variety of grape – unique to Uruguay. Why not stay at one of these vineyards and learn all about wine making? There are many organic vineyards to choose from and the wines of Uruguay are one of Latin America’s best kept secrets.
If you like riding, then you could stay on a cattle ranch and help at round-up time. Uruguay is one vast cattle ranch with pasture and cattle as far as the eye can see. Many of these ranches, or estancias, have very comfortable accommodation where you can stay and live as part of the family, enjoying an unrivalled way of life.