Uruguay gay

October through mid-December is shoulder season and a smart time to visit if you prefer consistently sunny days but emptier stretches of sand. Easter and Carnival are big deals in Uruguay; expect higher prices and crowds during these weeks. A new generation of entrepreneurs has brought a fresh jolt of energy to the city, with a rise in chic restaurants, boutiques, and bars transforming once-sleepy Montevideo into the hip and happening place to be.

Gay Montevideo travel guide: the best gay bars, clubs, hotels and map

We interviewed Rodrigo from Montevideo about gay life in Uruguay and also learned all about the origins of queer tango. We're guessing Argentina, right? You'd be half right. Back in the s, the tango was invented by the urban lower classes in the Rio de la Plata basin, which includes both Buenos Aires and Montevideo.

Gay Uruguayan boy Rodrigo tells us about gay life in Uruguay

We include Punta Pride in this section because although it's located around 2 hours drive from Montevideo, it's where all the gay locals of the city head to in February. Being a beach destination, Punta Pride is where you're going to see more Speedo-clad Uruguayan guys — justsayin'!

The best things to see and do in gay Uruguay

Punta del Este is saturated with tourists from Argentina in the summer, but if you are looking for a more peaceful beach experience, consider going between October and December. This city offers plenty to see and do, particularly around Plaza Independencia in the Old Town known as Ciudad Vieja and the Rambla beach promenade.