some pictures of Uruguay
Random Facts
Steckbrief
Bienvenido al pais de
When I first arrived I was overwhelmed. I went to Uruguay – Colonia del Sacramento by Ferry – where I’ve gotten my first stamp! I was probably feeling like that, because Colonia marked my second stop within this journey and it made me realise I was really traveling…
To be honest the weather wasn’t good, when I arrived. But Colonia still is beautiful. It’s a city by the coast and has so many old buildings, little shops where you can just spent some time and admire tons of souveniers, jewellery, clothing…
The people here are super open and seem a lot friendlier and happier than in Buenos Aires.
Also it’s not huge, like for example Buenos Aires (the only comparison I have at the moment). That’s probably why people are more open here and they seem like they enjoy what they are doing.
The Journey
A Snapshot
Map (Uruguay)
Map Snapshot
How did I get here?
The easiest way to get to Uruguay is, to either travel there from:
- Buenos Aires
- Brasil
I took the Ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento
Where am I headed next?
My next stop will be Buenos Aires again to do some stuff I’ve missed before.
Destinations
Bucket List
Thumbnails with Link to posts – Also mention places I didn’t visit
- Colonia de Sacramento
- Montevideo
- Piriápolis
- Minas
- Punta del Este
- Cabo Polonio
- Punta del Diablo
Thumbnails with Link to posts
Monumentos y Barrios
- Graffiti/Street art Tour in Palermo
Cultura
- Wander through "Teatro Colón"
- Drink Coffee at Cafe Tortoni
- MALBA
- La Bomba de Tiempo (Live drum performance)
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
- Try traditional Mate
- Take part in an "Asado Argentino"
- Dance Bachata and Salsa
- Visit a Tango workshop
Al Aire Libre
- Parque Tres de Febrero | Galileo Galilei Planetarium
- Japanese Gardens
- Bike through the city
- Join Walking Tours
- Do People Watching at Plaza del Congreso
- Go Shopping at San Telmo Market
- Fiesta Latina
- Go to a Rave
- Graffiti/Street art Tour in Palermo
Vida Noctura
- Party with Latinos
- Go to a Rave
- Do a Graffiti or Street art Tour in Palermo
Memories to Keep
- Memorable anecdotes or mishaps
- Favorite view, encounter, or meal
- Unexpected discoveries
Memories to Forget
- Lowlights
Tips for Fellow Traveling Souls
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How to get around (local transport, walking routes)
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Lodging and neighborhood suggestions
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Budget hacks, safety notes, weather tips
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When to visit (best time of year or week)
Reflections and Lessons Learned
How the city changed your view or affected your journey
Would you visit again? What would you do differently?
Wall of Memories
Photo Gallery
Collection of Trinkets
Journal & Keepsakes
Scan or photo of ticket stubs, receipts, sketches, or small memorabilia
List of books, music, or movies experienced in or inspired by the city
Quick Rundown
One-paragraph summary of the experience, for readers skimming or planning trips
My Posts
If you want to learn more about my Journey, check out my Blog-Posts related to my time in Uruguay!