Tim Burford studied languages at Oxford University. In 1991, after a brief career as a publisher, he began writing for Bradt, first covering hiking in eastern-central Europe, then backpacking and eco-tourism in Latin America, particularly Chile and Argentina. He researched and wrote the first edi-tion of the Bradt guide to Uruguay in 2009, followed by its second edition, and has now written nine original books for Bradt plus multiple updates. He also leads hiking trips in Europe's moun-tains and blogs at unraveltravel.org. He lives in Cambridge, loves train travel in Europe and flies only across oceans and as rarely as possible.

• ContentsIntroduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history, Conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Travelling with children, Travelling with a disability, LGBTQ+ travellers, What to take, Maps, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Opening hours, Media and communications, Cultural and business etiquette, Buying a property and moving to Uruguay, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Montevideo History, Climate, Getting there and away, Getting around, Orientation, Touristinformation, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Entertainment,Shopping, Sport and activities, Other practicalities, City tour, Museums Chapter 4 Southern Uruguay Wineries, Canelones department: West, Florida department, San Jose department, Canelonesdepartment: East, Lavalleja department Chapter 5 Eastern Uruguay Maldonado department, Rocha department Chapter 6 Western Uruguay Colonia department, Soriano department, Rio Negro department, Paysandu department, Saltodepartment Chapter 7 The Interior Artigas department, Rivera department, Tacuarembo department, Durazno department,Flores department, Treinta y Tres department, Cerro Largo department Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index