OVERVIEW

Meander through several bustling markets full of ingredients essential to Uruguayan cuisine and enjoy tastings along the way. At the Montevideo Agricultural Market – which is housed in a majestic, century-old cast-iron building – you will see an array of garden-fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a traditional Uruguayan butcher shop. You may be offered samples such as bizcochos pastries or other local snacks. While exploring a popular fish market, you will behold an array of seafood ranging from salt cod to squid. You will also browse a feria, a typically open-air street market that will present a candid glimpse into daily life. Founded in 1868, the Mercado del Puerto is no longer a working market as this historical cast-iron building has transitioned into a prime location for restaurants. Guests will be offered a sample of mate, a traditional caffeinated infusion.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample traditional Uruguayan foods and beverages while browsing popular markets.
• Walk through markets that focus on fresh produce and one that offers mostly seafood.
• Enjoy tastings of pastries, ice cream and mate, the national drink of Uruguay.
• Remain in the Mercado del Puerto after the tour and dine on your own if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Montevideo, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you travel through Montevideo, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:

Selfie Spots:
• Salvo Palace
• Independence Square
• The Montevideo sign on the beach promenade
• Centenario Stadium
• La Carreta ox-cart monument
• Montevideo Bay viewpoint

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Montevideo.
• Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Be sure your phone or camera is fully charged.

OVERVIEW

Visit a family-owned that uses traditional means and equipment to produce its premium wines and sample several examples that beautifully reflect the vineyard’s terroir. You will begin with an enlightening tour of Montevideo, during which you will pause for photos of Independence Square, which celebrates Uruguay’s freedom from Spain in the early 19th century. Los Nadies winery is also historical as it honors Uruguay’s winemaking heritage, especially through its flagship varietal wine Tannat. The owner, Manuel Filgueira, will show you around the winery and explain the importance of the Tannat grape, which was brought from France to Uruguay in the 1870s. As you will discover firsthand through an inspiring tasting, the Uruguayan version tends to be more velvety than its French counterpart and is extraordinarily high in antioxidants. You will also sample other wines that perfectly pair with the three courses in your homemade lunch at Los Nadies.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a panoramic tour of Montevideo with a photo stop at Independence Square.
• Tour Los Nadies winery with the owner for an in-depth understanding of its wines.
• Focus on the winery’s Tannat, a dry red wine made with Uruguay’s signature grape.
• Savor several other wines thoughtfully paired with the three courses of your lunch.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

See Montevideo’s most meaningful landmarks in Old Town and then visit the workshop of Candombe music legend Fernando Lobo Nuñez. While walking through the historical downtown, you will sense the reverence that Uruguayans have for their heritage monuments, especially Independence and Constitution squares, where you will pause to snap photos. The country’s Afro-Uruguayan music – known as Candombe – is also beloved, so much so that UNESCO has recognized it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. While visiting the workshop of Nuñez, you will learn about his deep connection to Candombe and his master skills as a luthier that handcrafts musical instruments. It will be an eye-opening experience as Nuñez has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Candombe, a music form that originated in Uruguay among the descendants of liberated African slaves. He lives in a family home built in 1837 in the Barrio Sur neighborhood, where his enslaved ancestors once lived.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through Old Town at a leisurely pace with stops at the most historical landmarks.
• Visit the workshop of a world-renowned Candombe music legend and luthier.
• Learn how Candombe music originated in Uruguay and how it has remained relevant.
• Gain an appreciation for the musical instruments that are so essential to Candombe.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.