The 5 reasons to go to Uruguay!
Uruguay is a small country in South America; it is situated on the edge of the Atlantic, between Argentina and Brazil, who welcome us with open arms. With a capital - Montevideo - considered one of the thirty safest cities in the world, tourists spend long days of tranquility there. In fact, all of Uruguay should make you want to go there for a few days, on vacation.

Enjoy nautical pleasures, between surfing and toasting on the beach, or taking a canoe ride
Punta del Este, the new trendy destination for VIPs, is a bit like little St Tropez in Uruguay, except for the sequins, but with more tranquility. Not far away, Playa Punta del Diablo and its colossal waves make fun of thrill-seeking surfers and backpackers who come there to relax in the many beachfront bungalows. Further north, the beautiful Río del Negro, which runs through the country, is conducive to water activities such as canoeing, especially around the artificial lake of Rincón del Bonete.

Admire its cultural richness, inspired by its giant neighbors
 Between the colonial architecture of the cities along the Río de la Plata, like the aptly named Colonia, the excellent theater of Montevideo, or the tango and the influence of Argentine folklore inspired by Brazil, the Uruguayan culture is of a wealth very varied. Modern, the country has also given way to street art (streetart) which you can admire in almost any corner, especially in the capital and in San Gregorio de Polanco, a true open-air museum.

Enjoy the kindness of the people, to feel at home
 While South America in general is known for the warmth and welcoming feeling of all its inhabitants, this can be seen perhaps even better in Uruguay. Everywhere you will see a smile, hands outstretched to help, and some nice nickname. In Montevido, a city of human dimensions, life seems to flow like a calm river, and it is easy to quickly feel integrated into all of it like a big family.

Discovering and learning about the atypical politics of a farmer who became president
Do you know many presidents who have chosen to continue living in the countryside? Or that they revert 90% of their salary to charitable associations? Or that they have legalized cannabis (to stop the scourge of drug trafficking), or gay marriage or adoption of same-sex couples? José Mújica, known as "Pepe", did all this for 5 years until the end of his term in March 2015. Today he is considered one of the most important heads of state, an example of honesty, and a true inspiration for many .

Taste the many Uruguayan gastronomic delights, including dulce de leche and mate
 Although Argentia is very famous for its good meats, Uruguay has nothing to envy. Here too, the "asado", the famous grilled barbecue, is the king of main dishes. The cakes with dulce de leche, small cakes filled with this kind of configuration and that you can find in any pastry shop or bakery in the country; Try them for dessert or a snack, alone. They are a real delight! As for exotic fruits such as mango or passion fruit, found mainly in the north to the border with Brazil, they are ideal as fresh-squeezed juice to cool off on the beach. And especially at breakfast, rather than starting your day with a coffee, try doing it with a good mate. Uruguayans go crazy over this slightly smoky, yerba-flavored drink.

When to travel to Uruguay?
I can only tell you to go on a trip whenever you want. You can go to Uruguay at any time of the year.