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Fragata portuguesa y otras medusas en Uruguay: lo que hay que saber en el verano 2025

Fragata portuguesa y otras medusas en Uruguay: lo que hay que saber en el verano 2025

During the summer, Uruguayan beaches, especially those of La Paloma, are often visited by different species of jellyfish, including the Portuguese man-of-war. The presence of warmer waters encourages...

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Argentinos ahora pueden pagar en Uruguay con Mercado Pago QR

Argentinos ahora pueden pagar en Uruguay con Mercado Pago QR

Starting this summer, Argentine tourists have the option of making payments in Uruguay using the Mercado Pago app.

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Día del Patrimonio 2024: a quién homenajean y qué visitar

Día del Patrimonio 2024: a quién homenajean y qué visitar

Uruguay will celebrate Heritage Day 2024 on October 5 and 6, under the slogan "Wine as a tradition: immigration, work and innovation." This edition, the 30th, will pay tribute to two key figures in na...

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Fainá en Uruguay: realizan una encuesta para entender su consumo

Fainá en Uruguay: realizan una encuesta para entender su consumo

The arrival of fainá to Uruguay dates back to 1915, when the Guido brothers, coming from Italy, founded Molino Guido.

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Tres pueblos uruguayos competirán por ser los

Tres pueblos uruguayos competirán por ser los "más lindos del mundo"

Aiguá, Santiago Vázquez and 19 de Abril are the towns chosen by the Ministry of Tourism to represent Uruguay in the "most beautiful towns in the world" competition organized by UN Tourism.

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Turistas pagan menos IVA en Uruguay: continúa un beneficio hasta setiembre

Turistas pagan menos IVA en Uruguay: continúa un beneficio hasta setiembre

The government has extended the reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) for certain tourism activities until September 30, 2024.

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Peaje en Uruguay: ahora son todos automáticos

Peaje en Uruguay: ahora son todos automáticos

Since May 1, 2024, workers in Mendoza (route 5 km 67.700) and Soca (route 8 km 50.500) have been automated and, in this way, the automation process for all workers in the country has been completed.

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Podés disfrutar cinco noches de hotel a mitad de precio si ganás 55 mil pesos o menos

Podés disfrutar cinco noches de hotel a mitad de precio si ganás 55 mil pesos o menos

The Ministry of Tourism announced the expansion of the “Tourism for all” program. Now it offers a 50% discount on hotels for workers with incomes of up to 55 thousand pesos.

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Así serán los espectaculares días de playa en el este de Uruguay en los próximos días: el pronóstico de Inumet

Así serán los espectaculares días de playa en el este de Uruguay en los próximos días: el pronóstico de Inumet

The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) has updated its forecast for the coming days in the east of the country, which ensures an ideal scenario to enjoy the beach.

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Exoneran del IVA a turistas residentes y extranjeros para fomentar el turismo

Exoneran del IVA a turistas residentes y extranjeros para fomentar el turismo

The Ministry of Tourism began the 2023-2024 tourist season and announced a series of measures that benefit tourists residing in Uruguay as well as foreign tourists.

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Feriados 2024 en Uruguay: mirá laborables, no laborables y fines de semana largos

Feriados 2024 en Uruguay: mirá laborables, no laborables y fines de semana largos

In Uruguay, holidays become a unique opportunity to disconnect and rediscover the country. 2024 is no exception, featuring strategically distributed working and non-working holidays, including three l...

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La garrapiñada es uno de los mejores dulces callejeros del mundo

La garrapiñada es uno de los mejores dulces callejeros del mundo

In a culinary recognition that highlights the authentic and exquisite flavors of street food around the world, TasteAtlas has chosen "Garrapiñada" as one of the best 50 street sweets on its prestigiou...

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Precio del peaje y del combustible: mirá las nuevas tarifas

Precio del peaje y del combustible: mirá las nuevas tarifas

The Executive Power approved a modification in the prices of the tolls that are applied in the national routes of the country, which have come into force since last June 1.

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Colonia del Sacramento entre los 50 pueblos

Colonia del Sacramento entre los 50 pueblos "más bonitos del mundo" según una prestigiosa revista

In a recent report published by the prestigious Condé Nast travel site, a list of the 50 most beautiful towns in the world was revealed, where the inclusion of Colonia del Sacramento stands out.

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El nuevo Mercado Artesanal de Colonia del Sacramento abrió sus puertas

El nuevo Mercado Artesanal de Colonia del Sacramento abrió sus puertas

The long-awaited Craft Market of Colonia del Sacramento opened its doors. Located in an old AFE shed in the South neighborhood, this market offers visitors 20 stalls, a cozy cafeteria, and a meeting r...

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El chivito está entre los mejores sándwiches del mundo

El chivito está entre los mejores sándwiches del mundo

Chivito is one of the most traditional dishes of Uruguayan gastronomy and now occupies a prominent place among the most delicious sandwiches in the world.

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Cómo estará el tiempo en Carnaval en Uruguay

Cómo estará el tiempo en Carnaval en Uruguay

The weather in Carnival is announced without rain for the whole country with temperatures that will reach 30°C.

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Cómo será el verano 2023 en Uruguay

Cómo será el verano 2023 en Uruguay

The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) reported in a statement the forecast climate trends for December, January and February 2022 and 2023.

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Turistas extranjeros en Uruguay: ¿cómo pagar el peaje?

Turistas extranjeros en Uruguay: ¿cómo pagar el peaje?

If you are a foreigner who wants to come to Uruguay, you should know that the passage through all the toll booths in Uruguay must be done through user and vehicle registration.

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Lanzan tasa cero de IVA en hotelería para turistas urguayos

Lanzan tasa cero de IVA en hotelería para turistas urguayos

The Ministry of Tourism announced that Uruguayan tourists will have access to a zero VAT rate on hotels during the summer season.

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