If We Visit Uruguay Again, Here’s What We’d Do Differently

We spent a month in Uruguay expecting it to be one of our favorite destinations in South America. Some things exceeded our expectations. Others surprised us in ways we never anticipated. In this video, we share our biggest Uruguay lessons and what we'd do differently if we visit Uruguay again, including which neighborhoods we’d stay in. From daily life in Montevideo and the Pocitos neighborhood to grocery shopping, restaurant food, walkability, community events, wine country, and choosing where to stay, we're sharing the things we loved, the things that surprised us, and what we learned from spending a month here. One of the biggest lessons from Uruguay wasn't just about the country itself—it was about understanding our own travel style and what we value most in a destination. We discuss why some expectations didn't match reality, why other experiences far exceeded expectations, and how we'd approach a future visit differently. We also talk about some of our favorite experiences, the strong sense of community we found, and how easy it is to explore Uruguay's wine regions. One of our favorite experiences was attending Semana Criolla del Prado, Uruguay’s iconic Easter Week rodeo and cultural festival. We’ll show you some incredible bull riding footage from the rodeo. If you're planning a trip to Uruguay, considering Montevideo as a slow-travel destination, researching the Pocitos neighborhood, or comparing destinations in South America, we hope our experience helps you decide whether Uruguay might be the right fit for you. ▶ More Uruguay Videos on our Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaKrCcu1wb9MSPD6D-qegl5NpVHZPkYTD&si=UHzOryP5GnBxrBIX Uruguay Grocery Prices Uruguay Wine Country & Wine Tasting: ▶ Watch Our Chile Experience: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaKrCcu1wb9PLggyUhWPHqKg3RO92Sapp ▶ South America Travel Playlist (incldes Argentina!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaKrCcu1wb9PiF4NpUIGfjdhWLYwsgS07 Coming Soon: Argentina vs Uruguay vs Chile: Which Country Would We Choose? Subscribe for honest destination reviews, grocery price comparisons, food experiences, cruise-connected travel, and the realities of full-time travel life. We split our content between Cruise Through Retirement (ships, itineraries, and cruise experience) and Taste Life With Us (destinations, food, and daily life), so watching both gives you the full picture of what our full-time life looks like on land and at sea. ☕ Looking for more than destination reviews? Check out Travel Bigger Daily Chat—our unscripted 10-minute conversations about full-time travel life, cruise life, travel lessons, and the realities of living on the road. ▶ Daily Daily Chat with Tim & Kathi | Travel Bigger https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaKrCcu1wb9PBtOB78zlutFVqPKZx9sli Subscribe to Taste Life With Us: https://www.youtube.com/@TasteLifeWithUs Subscribe to Cruise Through Retirement: https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseThroughRetirement Social Links (Both Channels) Instagram: Cruise Through Retirement: https://www.instagram.com/Cruise_Through_Retirement Taste Life With Us: https://www.instagram.com/Taste_Life_With_Us Facebook: Cruise Through Retirement: https://www.facebook.com/CruiseThroughRetirement Taste Life With Us: https://www.facebook.com/TasteLifeWU Travel Bigger: https://travelbigger.world #Semana Criolla del Prado #Uruguay #Montevideo #UruguayTravel #MontevideoUruguay #SouthAmericaTravel #SlowTravel #FullTimeTravel #TravelCouple #DigitalNomad #TravelBigger #TasteLifeWithUs