As an uruguayan, I can definitely say this must be the most accurate dont's of Uruguay video there is. Usually these kind of videos are made by people who just went to Wikipedia and made up stuff, but this one is actually quite nice. There are a few things I would disagree (like the vegan/vegetarian options, but I do understand this video is a few years old. Nowadays the offer for vegan and vegetarian restaurants is bigger), but overall, this is accurate.

I've lived in Uruguay almost 3 years now. Originally from California but have lived in both Guatemala and Spain. It's a Lovely country, friendly, helpful welcoming people and Safe (especially when compared to other places!!) . Culturally speaking it's Amazing- theater, poetry, music, films, dance, literature etc.- more don't miss! I love the laidback pace and style, no heavy emphasis on consumption, high literacy rate (and it shows!) lovely beaches- Punta del Este least favorite( bit too touristy IMO) better Aguas Dulces, Punta de Diablo, Piriapolis and the gorgeous interior with its farms and gauchos :) Viva Uruguay!

As a Uruguayan, it's not a bad review. Two things I'd like to point out: 1 - the images of the mate were all Argentinian mates, we have a different way of presenting it. 2 - Yeah, the weed's for locals only (but we're nice enough to share 😉).

Thank you very much for covering, a "hidden" gem in South America. Uruguayans are like a soul brother to us Canadians...we understand you.

1 dólar = $30 pesos, qué épocas! 😭

This has to be the most accurate tourism video about our country I've ever seen.

im Uruguayan i have no idea why the algroitm make me watch this but its pretty funny and accurate.

To me Uruguay, even in Montevideo, has a small town feel. Everybody is very friendly and helpful. Also, their alfajores are the best and just embrace the mate circle!

I lived in Uruguay for a 1.5 years and have been to 95% of the country while I lived there Don't forget about the interior (everywhere but Colonia, Montevideo, & the beach towns) Salto and the Termas, Paysandú is beautiful. My favorite is Villa Serrano near Minas in the Lavalleja province and Las Cañas near Fray Bentos. The three places I haven't been but locals love are Quebrado de los Condores in Treinta y Tres, Valle del Lunarejo en Rivera, Nuevo Helvecia a Swiss town in Colonia. Speaking of Don't call them states or provinces they are departamentos, and don't confuse the departamento with the city 12/19 have the same name such as Canelones, Artigas, Rivera, Salto, Colonia, etc. If you speak Spanish and come from Argentina some words change like facturas becomes bizcochos (delicious) colectivo becomes bondi and I'm sure there are a few others. Speaking of Argentina, don't assume the locals are like Argentines especially Porteños (Buenos Aires residents) while mentioned in the video that is the quickest way to insult an Uruguayan other than calling it a province of Argentina (it's not and even historically wasn't, although Argentines may disagree) If you have the time you could probably get a pretty good overview of the country in 7-10 days staying 2-3 days in MVD 1-2 days in Colonia 2-3 days in the interior and going to Piriapolis, La Paloma, José Ignacio, Punta del Este, Cabo Polonia, or Punta del Diablo for 3-5 days.

This man has removed lots of stress from our travels. THANK YOU💗💗

Uruguayos presentes 🙋🏻‍♀️ 🇺🇾

Actually, just one point. In Montevideo at least there are a ton of vegetarian and vegan options now. A few years back it was very difficult to find veggie options, but now we actually have quite a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan restaurants, markets, bakeries and ice cream parlours. And a lot of the more popular, established restaurants also do have vegetarian options. Check them out!

Great video, Uruguay is actually the most expensive South American country, but it's worth it. 🇺🇲🇺🇾

4:33 el dólar a 30 pesos. Que nostalgia!!!

As an Uruguayan, I am actually impressed by this video. It is really accurate. I have watched many of these videos out of curiosity and they are mostly inaccurate. I was very pleasantly surprised and loved hearing what we look like from the outside hehe! I actually laughed when you said to not compare us to Argentina, it is actually very, very true! Great work! :)

Love this video and remembering my trip to Uruguay SOOO fondly! More don’ts: 1) don’t forget to request an automatic if you’re renting a car in Uruguay and you do not know how to drive a manual 2) don’t expect great table service in Punta Del Este if you go during summer 3) don’t expect restaurants to be cheap in Punta del Este 4) don’t spend the whole time in Montevideo and instead make sure to get out to the smaller towns 5) don’t expect everyone to know English 6) don’t forget to learn some words in Spanish 7) don’t expect fast food restaurants to have the same items on the menu as in America (we got a burger with guacamole at McDonalds in Montevideo) 8) don’t lean against or climb Los Dedos in Punta because it smells like urine 9) when visiting Colonia, don’t expect to roll your suitcase to your hotel from the ferry because many of the streets are all cobblestones 10) and just to reiterate what Mark said...don’t forget to try the tannat wine cuz it’s wonderful!! 🇺🇾

Me, a uruguayan: Hmmm, yes, I should watch this... Just in case...

Hi! Uruguayan here, I just want to say: DAMN, what a good video.

As an Uruguayan, I'm actually impressed with your list, it is really accurate. Now I'm living in Ireland with my wife and I'm always looking forward to visiting my country whenever I can. Cheers, buddy!

About the language barrier: younger generations are more likely to speak english, but we're not a majority. If you come here to visit knowing little to nothing of spanish, you may have a hard time communicating. The positive side is, we uruguayans love tourists, and we're very patient with the communication obstacles. (I've seen my mother talking to Irish costumers with her hands, pointing at the menu and so, and they were pleased lol).

As an uruguayan I must say that this video is not only accurate but incredible touching. The way you shared your point of view was great, and the end left me speechless, I’m so proud of my country and I can’t wait to receive many more tourist like you!! You are all welcome to come🇺🇾

I visited Uruguay for the first time in December 2019 and loved it! I liked the relaxed vibe and felt very safe there. A highlight was seeing a performance at Teatro Solis in Montevideo. I also loved visiting Punta del Este. I heard someone refer to it as the French Riviera of South America. Seems like a great place to own a summer home!

I am from Uruguay. I have to say this is an excellent review. You capture the spirit of my country and even the important details. Congrats!!

I am fascinated by the country of Uruguay, so I click on your videos whenever you have one about Uruguay. It is an interesting country that has maintained cultural and religious independence. I'm interested to visit. Once in a while I even have a retirement dream about Uruguay. Interesting about the meat: not a heavy meat eater, but when I do, I want it well done, so that's a good match!

Him: Don't be vegetarian in Uruguay Me, a vegan Uruguayan girl: Dammit! *nice video btw*

As a local, this was surprisingly thorough and accurate

For those who don’t understand, a mate is basically a much fresher and tastier tea. Instead of having leaves in a bag you have the leaves in a gourd. The straw is metal has tiny holes in the bottom so you don’t end up drinking (sometimes you do but it’s no big deal) the leaf bits. I have an Argentine friend and he’s introduced me to a ton of new things.

I’m from Argentina and I travelled Uruguay 2 years ago, and this video is SO accurate. If you travel to Argentina or Brazil, please visit Uruguay, it’s really enjoyable, even if you don’t have a lot of time to spend there!

KZfaq recommended me this video and as an Uruguayan I couldn't let it pass. Saludos desde Uruguay!

My recommendations: What NOT to do in Uruguay Me, a Uruguayan: hmm interesting Ps: If you order meat in Uruguay, the waiter probably will ask you how you want your meat. "Jugoso" is rare and with blood

As a Uruguayan I appreciate the accuracy of your video and the respect towards my country. I loved your video. Thanks bro.

Never expected Uruguay to be on this channel! Very good video, very on-point! Cheers from Montevideo

Uruguayan here. Quick note. Asado, proper asado in Uruguay, is usually cooked more on the rare side. Parrillas (Asado restaurants), that are close to the most touristic places, usually cook it more on the well done side. So if you want have a really tasty and fair bloody taste of meat go closer to the center of the city rather than ciudad vieja (old town). If you have the chance to go to the countryside, even if its close to the city, go for it! Amazing, even for the people that live in the city.

I’m uruguayan 🇺🇾 and this is so accurate! thanks for sharing our culture! There are so many warm comments bout my country here, you’re so kind! Hope you all feel welcomed here. “Un abrazo!”

I'm an uruguayan living in Uruguay and i really enjoyed your video, had a lot of fun with it, and loved to know what other people in the world thinks about my country. Very respectfull. Cheers to you Wolters!

Excelent review and really accurate. I'm following your channel for some time hoping to see a video about my country and finally is here! Thank you for coming and showing Uruguay, for the care put in your videos and for the amazing last message

Amazing video! It´s crazy because I always watch your videos from all around the world, and now you are making one of the country that I live in!! Thank you very much :)

As an uruguayan, I also agree with many things on the video but the vegetarian/vegan part, Montevideo is one of the cities in South America with the most veggie/vegan restaurants per capita, making it one of the most veg friendly cities. You can find multiple options too in Colonia, and in the touristic beach towns in the departments of Maldonado and Rocha (such as Punta del Este, Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo, Valizas, etc...)

I lived in Uruguay for 2 years and everything in this video is pretty accurate. I would add one more don't...don't miss visiting Casa Pueblo. It is the home of Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró and is located in Punta Ballena, 13 kilometers from Punta del Este. Initially, it was the artist's summer home and workshop, and includes a museum, an art gallery, a cafeteria and a hotel in its facilities. Absolutely stunning views from the home to the waters below.

OMG! I'm an uruguayan and i have no words!! You absolutely grasped all the details! Amazing, keep the good work man! The accuracy on this is... astonishing.

Uruguay is an amazing country and everybody should give it love ❤️

Im from uruguay and is great to watch people doing videos from our country

I loved the video, it really made me miss home. Thank you for giving Uruguay the recognition it deserves!

I second some of the comments in this video: this was extremely accurate. The video was on point, and really nicely explained. Thank you for for visiting our country!

As an uruguayan I really aprove this video. If you come back I'm gonna wait for you with a special gift: A box of alfajores. You described them in a so emotional way, I think you deserve them!

I'm Uruguayan, your advice is super accurate. Great video! 🙂👌

As always great review and info especially since you can’t find as many guide books there! Love that they do eat late night! The food looks delicious!

Thanks a lot Wolter for your video. As Uruguayan we are glad to receive people that are really open to know another kind of country instead of Argentina and Brazil. Everyone is invited to know our culture, traditions, food and peacefully life

Hey Mark, I really enjoy watching your videos because I like traveling around the World and all of your videos are so educational and informative.

Yes you can be a vegetarian in Uruguay. There are many options in Montevideo. Not so many in the provinces, that's right, depending on which one. As a Uruguayan vegetarian I've suffered when I had to find anything other than salad in the provinces, but here in Montevideo you have MANY MANY GREAT vegetarian options. If anyone is interested I can give you lots of info about it.

Wolter - your knowledge is prodigious and your enthusiasm is wonderful! Uruguay definitely goes on my list of 'must-see's.' Thanks you!

This is the most accurate description of Uruguay I have ever seen! It was fair, funny and totally honest. I’m glad you enjoyed the experience here. Saludos!

Born and raised in Uruguay, thanks, this is outstanding

My grandmother and grandfather came to the US from Uruguay in the 70s. Recently I've been very curious of our cultural heritage and my grandparents' country. Thank you for your videos!

I'm uruguayan and this is one of the most accurate videos!! I really liked the way it was presented. Thank you!!

Great video !! So true!! Thanks for passing by, I hope you had a wonderful stay !!

I remember when I first found your videos in 2015 when I first started learning portugues and spanish and now I can speak them. Its so crazy to think how much you can achieve with a couple of years of consistency

Man I have to say has an Uruguayan you have said everything you don't have to do, great job man, hope you enjoyed here and come again it always chill and calm here

Glad to see someone enjoyed so much his visit here, and made a video about it. Thanks Sir you're very welcome.

I'm from Uruguay and, to be honest, this video is so spot on! Great work.

It's funny how the first don't is to not compare Uruguay to Argentina and then there's a lot of don'ts that would apply for both countries lol. Great video my man. Good job. Greetings from Argentina ♥

When the dude said the first thing not to do in Uruguay is say we are argentinian or compare us to Argentina, as an uruguayan, I knew this video would be absolutely right.

Lovely video and accurate information! I can only praise you for the quality and balanced view of your review of Uruguay.

Loved the review. It's so sweet the way you see and show our country. Thank you. ❤️

Uruguay,Costa Rica and Chile..Expensive countries in Latin American but they have a good level of life

Just discovered your channel. Some great info here and wish I had seen it before I was in Uruguay just over a year ago. Definitely one of the most stable laid back countries one could ever visit. A little off the beaten path for North Americans but that adds to the charm.

Amazing video, very informative for tourists! Thank you for making content about our Uruguay ♥️

I am happy you have described our country very well. Thank you!!

5:58 I’m trying so hard not to laugh right now. Listen to Mark kids, and don’t screw up the rotation 😂 😂 😂

Desde Uruguay, agradezco la difusión de mi paisito! Abrazo enorme

Super accurate description of my beloved country!!!!! Thanks for share this video with the world. Marcello

I love your videos. They have helped me more in my world travels than any other channel. Thanks for the information.

Maybe the video is old, but you can use any credit or debit card in Uruguay. It is mandatory for the store to have a POS. I am Uruguayan and I live mostly cashless

As Uruguayan and vegetarian I can say that there are many option you just have to research a little bit more, but in Rocha and montevideo you can find many options 😊🤗

Your energy is awesome! Thanks for the content!

Thank you so much for doing such an accurate description of my country!! Like your channel!!!awesome job!! Been living for 21 years in the 🇺🇸 and your report brought me back to my neck of the woods!!gracias!!!

As an uruguayan, my favorite beaches are in Rocha. Some nights in the summer, you can see the noctilucas (which are sea luminiscence) at the beaches of Punta del Diablo, a seaside village that use to be a fishermen village, sitted on the cost of the Atlantic Ocean. You can buy fish and seafood to locals, and is much cheaper than buy it in any other place. Some of the best places to watch the stars in Uruguay are in Rocha (like a hamlet called Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo, or Valizas, another seaside village), because there a low light pollution (this towns use to be pretty unpopulated, with the exception of the summer, when they fill with tourists).

What an unexpected surprise, Mark! Didn't know you were here, glad you liked it though! If you ever come back to Uruguay, I recommend you try out the "Alfajores de la Sierra de Minas"

Thanks @Wolters World to visit our country ,i hope you had a great time in here! ,greetings!

Great vid packed with valuable information. Thanks!

Never would have thought to go to Uruguay. But this looks amazing. :)

Gran pais, hermosos paisajes y gente extremadamente apuesta. Saludos desde Uruguay.

Amazing video!!! Thank you for showing my beautiful country to the world! And what you recommend, is SO accurate. I have one more thing to add, do not expect the stores to open before 9 am. You have some 24 hrs stores in Montevideo, but the rest of the stores, open at 9 or 10 am. Love the way that you love our country, Wolters!!

Awesome video :) always glad to see people talking & enjoying my country

Uruguayan here. Pretty accurate video, but... You CAN be vegetarian or vegan perfectly (maybe depends on the department, but usually it's not a big deal, and if you are vegetarian, it's easier) It's easy to find a ton of options on Montevideo and Maldonado, I don't know in other places

I came here thinking this was going to be another standard bad oversimplified video. I was pleasantly surprised! The video is overall really good, co congratulations man! We don't usually have the meat well done, servers usually ask and we have specific that can be differentiated from other places. Other than that you did make it justice.

This video about our country is spot on. Well done Wolter!

That was an excellent piece of work, Wolters! Well done!

The best beachs are on Rocha. I say hi from Uruguay!

Places you NEED to visit if you're vegan or vegetarian: Montevideo: -Vegan Wraps (more than wraps, believe me) -Guacamole -Juicy Lucy -Kiosko Veganoide Maldonado: -El Bandido -Madre Mia (only delivery but THE BEST burgers and pizzas) -Oli Veggie Food -Amorcito Also, check @aptovegano.uy instagram, they have a guide for each departamento indicating where you can find vegan food. Etosha's products are THE BOMB (they have a variety of vegan meats and vegan muzzarella and cheddar, and there many different local businesses that are selling home-made vegan versions of classic uruguayan food (like Vegabon's alfajores with dulce de leche made from coconut's milk). More icecream stores are including vegan options (Ill Porto and Arleccino in Punta del Este).

This video was very informative! I am considering moving to Uruguay in a year or so and this is the one of the best videos I have seen on the country. Thanks!

From an Uruguayan, you nailed it, man! The accuracy is remarkable. Also, very kind words and you seem to be quite a cool guy, so I subscribed, even if I don't do much travelling.

As an Uruguayan I'd like to leave my comments: - It's not a bad place for vegetarians or vegans, you can get that kind of food in the right places, but yeah, most of the restaurants offer meats. - You never mentioned bizcochos or torta fritas (try them next visit). - It's true we don't like getting compared with Argentinians (the same happens with USA and Canada), and we don't like their mates, all mates in the video are not uruguayan. The same happens with a card game called Truco, we have some common things but the game it's pretty different. - Atlantic Ocean starts from Punta del Este towards Brazil, to the west is Río de la Plata. - Weed is only for locals, but you can get someone who shares, or get in a growshop. - ATM's are mostly closed from 10 PM to 6 AM due to security reasons, buy tou can always pay with credit or debit cards. - In montevideo we have some malls called Shoppings where you can shop for a variety of things, you can find ATM's there too or stores to exchange money, they open like from 10 AM to 10 PM. Thanks for this review and for visiting our country, come again any time! (and sorry for my english)

GRACIAS POR VENIR ! 😁

I REALLY ENJOYED THE VIDEO! WELL-DETAILED, USEFUL FOR THE TRAVELERS WHO STILL DO NOT KNOW ALL THINGS ABOUT URUGUAY'S CULTURE AND EVERYDAY HABITS.

Appreciate this. We are staying there for two weeks. Our first time in South America. We will be there in Dec for my 50th bday. Starting to brush up on our Spanish now. We enjoy traveling and immersing ourselves in the culture. We always want to be respectful of the people and the country we visit. Thank you!

Yes sir, you truly know our ways😁 Uruguay nomas!

as an uruguayan, i'd say this video is really accurate! here are some more things to keep in mind when visiting: most cars here aren't automatic, so if you want to rent an automatic car you have to specifically ask for one. since shopping centres are relatively expensive, i def recommend checking out local artisan shops and ferias (street markets) if you plan on buying souvenirs and such. also, i'm not exaggerating when i say that it can take you half an hour to drive 10 blocks in punta del este during summer. walking is definitely the way to go if you want to get somewhere fast. finally, alfajores-wise (lol) nativo are my favourites by far. they're high quality and totally worth the price imo. personally, i'd just skip the oreo, peanut butter, and odd flavoured ones altogether, although they aren't bad they don't even come close to the real thing. if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!! :)

Great video and very interesting! Best wishes to you 😊

Great video!!. This has to be the most accurate tourism video about our country I've ever seen.