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Active vacation in Uruguay - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

Teatro Solis Montevideo is the best place in Uruguay for travelers who wake up in the afternoon. The choice of nighttime entertainment is simply gorgeous in the capital city. Baar Fun Fun is one of the best and most popular nightclubs. It is open from 8 pm until 2:30 am, and it is better to arrive at Baar Fun Fun earlier because the club quickly becomes filled with people. It is famous for its amazing live tango music, splendid singers and dancers and their marvelous performances, and authentic local drinks. Sometimes it is possible to listen to rock music hits in this club. Beer fans will find it very interesting to visit La Choperia. It is a popular brewery and a bar that opens at 7 pm. Numerous visitors come to drink fresh beer from the adjacent brewery. Bluzz Live offers its visitors to spend a night while listening to live samba music.
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Guests of Punta del Este have a chance to make a boat ride to an island with DimarTours and see hundreds of sea lions that relax on the coastline and swim in the water. Nautical Events in Punta del Este offer boat rentals and fishing tours. If you choose the second, prepare to see numerous seals who charmingly ask for food. If scuba diving in Punta del Este sounds appealing, Scuba Divers Uruguay and Montevideo Diving School offer exactly what you need. Having reached Isla de Lobos by boat, tourists have an opportunity to see sea lions and even swim with them. In order to try surfing, consider visiting such schools as Escuela de Surf Los Dedos in Punta del Este and La Pedrera Surfing School in La Pedrera. Both of these surfing schools are famous for their experienced coaches who can quickly teach even complete beginners how to surf. This is one of a few places where vacationers can enjoy fantastic surfing in the Atlantic.
In Punta del Este and Montevideo, vacationers can visit Bike Tours Uruguay and participate in interesting cycling tours together with a guide. It is also possible to rent a bike here. Having made a cycling tour to beautiful cities of Uruguay, you will certainly want to repeat this adventure once again. There is also one more marvelous way to see large cities of the country – by making an unforgettable helicopter ride. Fly in Montevideo and Juan Salvador Vuelos de Autor in Punta del Este offer comfortable and safe helicopter flights to their clients. There is no need to worry about anything – simply enjoy the view of the city and forget about all troubles. Vacationers who prefer hiking to other activities will find it incredibly interesting to visit Ravens Creek in Treinta y Tres. This area is perfect for exploring and watching rare birds. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The panoramic road of Carlos Páez Vilaró is an excellent place to admire gorgeous landscapes during a car ride. Vacationers can always make a stop and admire gorgeous Uruguayan landscapes. The road is named after the famous Uruguayan painter and sculptor. Rocks, grottoes, birds flying high in the sky, and silence calm people and make them forget about all troubles. Carmelo Golf, a golf club in Carmelo, is equally comfortable for professionals and beginners. It is also possible to play tennis and polo here, as well as try cycling and horse-riding. The calm, clean, and peaceful place is perfect for spending a whole day full of excitement. Blue sky, lush greenery, and pleasant surroundings are harmoniously intertwined with tranquil golf.
In Piriapolis, travelers can reach the top of a hill on foot or reach it by car. Vacationers wishing to admire the panorama of the city and do not get tired can always use the cable road that will slowly and safely get them to the top. In Punta del Este, tourists can also fly above the ground if they decide to make a paraglider ride with AvolarUruguay. It is possible to make a solo flight or in tandem. Moreover, AvolarUruguay offers paragliding training sessions for everyone who has never tried it before. In Treinta y Tres, Aventura Nativa is ready to provide everyone with canoes and kayaks for mesmerizing water adventures. Sandboarding enthusiasts and people who have never heard of it before can enjoy this amazing pastime in Roche with Sandboarding Tour Uruguay. Sand instead of snow, gorgeous barchans, and wash of ocean waves are truly unforgettable.
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Riviera Park I Montevideo is great for jogging. This is a silent and clean place with lush greenery and a lake, so the park has many options to relax after a run. In Salto, adventurous travelers may find it interesting to visit Salto Quarries. These are sunken quarries that were formed by touchstone mining. Divers from the neighboring areas gather here to practice and do different tasks, such as saving and transporting a drowned person. There is a smaller quarry that is 5 meters deep. The water is the big one is greenish and not very transparent, but there is a real bus on the bottom, and divers can swim into it. A visit to the quarries and exploring the old bus covered with seaweed can easily become a true adventure.
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Montevideo
Wine connoisseurs should pay a visit to the Bouza Bodega Boutique winery as this is a place of birth of many of renowned local wines. After an exciting tour over the winery the guests will be invited to the tasting room and then will be offered to buy desired sorts of wine. The premises of the winery feature an excellent store which is of greatest attraction for many tourists. Not far from the city center the tourists will discover the El Prado park which will be of great interest for open … Read more

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