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- Destinations
- South America
- Uruguay
- Montevideo
- Estancias
Estancias
Estancias, or ranch-houses, are a new and exciting
addition to the gamut of tourist attractions in Uruguay. Tourists
from all over the world are invited to visit these establishments -
invariably, cattle ranches located in the
pampas(grasslands) of South America - and to experience
the
gaucho(cowboy) way of life, through a series of fun
outdoor activities, such as horse riding, star-gazing, guided
walking tours of the country, visits to dairies and tanneries, and
much more. One of the biggest drawcards of these sometimes-rustic,
sometimes-grandiloquent lodges, is the home-cooked food that's
typically on offer: you haven't tried
asado(Uruguay's national dish) until you've had it
prepared in a
cocina de estancia(farmhouse kitchen). The pick of the
bunch (not least of all because it's got an English website), is
San Pedro de Timote, located about 14km from the beautiful city of
Cerro Colorado.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Money
The official currency of Uruguay is the Uruguayan Peso (UYU),
but US Dollars are also accepted by some tourist businesses,
retailers and taxi drivers. The peso is divided into 100
centécimos. Currency can be exchanged at banks and Money Exchange
Shops, which both offer similar exchange rates. Exchange rates tend
to fluctuate frequently. There are plenty of ATMs available in
shopping centres and attached to banks in commercial areas, but not
all cards are accepted. Credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard,
American Express and Diners Club, are widely accepted by shops and
restaurants. Travellers cheques are easiest to exchange if in US
Dollars.
Time
GMT -3 (GMT -2 from October to March).