Andean peaks, Amazonian rainforest, Patagonian glaciers, Incan ruins, colonial towns, white-sand beaches and vertiginous nightlife: the wonders of South America set the stage for incredible adventures.
We arrived in Montevideo after a 24 hour trek (two layovers before taking a redeye from Miami) at 10:15am. Our friend Daniel, who was born here and spends 3 months here every year, met us at the airport. We took a mini tour through some of the barrios (neighborhoods) on the way to our hotel. We dropped off our bags then Daniel took us on a walking tour of the area...
After hitting up our hotel’s breakfast buffet, we met Daniel and took a leisurely walk to the Sunday street fair/market. It’s by far the biggest street fair we’ve ever seen, and it happens every Sunday! It’s called Feria de Tristán Narvaja, and if you’re visiting Montevideo, you shouldn’t miss it. (Come early for slightly smaller...
We began the day by picking up some delicious pastries at La Coruñesa Confiteria, then ate them with some espresso drinks at The Lab Coffee Roasters. Our hotel buffet has brewed coffee, but I need my espresso! Daniel’s favorite confiteria Just a few of the huge selection at La Coruñesa A display case at The Lab Coffee Roasters This particular location of The...