Uruguay's Sweet Surprise

A glass of Uruguayan wine pairs well with hard cheeses, hearty pastas with rich meat sauces, and grilled or roasted beef, lamb and sausages.

Recommendations by

Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg

Wednesday, May 28, 2008; Page F05

The Washington Post [click here]

Places to dance tango in Montevideo

Details: Tango in Uruguay

The Washington Post recommendations on where to dance tango in Montevideo [click here]

Tango in Montevideo

Tango's Other Capital
Montevideo Doesn't Defer to Buenos Aires
By Remy Scalza
Special to The Washington Post
Sunday, July 13, 2008; P01

The Washington Post reports on Tango in Montevideo [click here]

One day visit to Montevideo

"Such a pleasant city - I hope to see a bit more of Uruguay and the rest of South America one day "[see more]

Inquiries about temporary visas to Uruguay

We have received several inquiries from people living in African and Asian countries about how to get temporary visas to atend the meeting in Uruguay.

Here is the link with the information of countries not requiring visa and the addressess and emails of Uruguayan embassies and consulates all over the world.

The world biggest barbecue

Uruguay mile-long barbecue sets world record and enters the Guinness

[see video here]

Fast Times in the Switzerland of the Americas

Marlon Bishop tells us about his recent experience in Montevideo. The reason for his visit was to learn about candombe afro-uruguayan rythm which has become a symbol of the whole nation.

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