Activities in Uruguay
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Cycling
Get yourself a bike and go cruising along the walking-jogging-cycling track that follows the riverfront Rambla; bikes can be rented at both the Montevideo Hostel and the Ciudad Vieja Hostel. If all that seems a bit too energetic, bus 64 goes from Av 18 de Julio along the coast road - just jump off when you see a beach you like.
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Hike to Cerro Pan de Azúcar
From the Reserva de Fauna Autóctona, hikers can climb Uruguay's fourth-highest 'peak,' Cerro Pan de Azúcar (389m). The trail (three hours roundtrip) starts as a gradual dirt road, then narrows to a steep path marked with red arrows. Ask for directions at Parador Drago, in the reserve's parking lot.
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Bus Tour of Ciudad Vieja
On Saturday afternoons, a photogenic (but stinky!) vintage bus makes half-hour circuits of the Ciudad Vieja from Plaza Constitución, with running commentary. Departures are announced by megaphone - don't worry, you'll hear it!
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Afro Mundo
Classes in African drumming, capoeira and candombe dance.
Note that this course doesn't cater for the casual learner - you'd want to be staying at least a month to get your money's worth.
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Horse Treks
As well as being a good place to sleep, Hostel Colonial organizes half-day horse treks from an inland forest, along ravines and down to the coast. Shorter and longer rides are also available.
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PES
PES rents surfboards, windsurfers, bodyboards, skateboards, skimboards, sandboards, wetsuits, kayaks, Rollerblades and snorkels and offers surf- and bodyboard lessons.
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Novo Turismo
Runs city tours of Punta del Este and arranges excursions to surrounding attractions such as Casapueblo, Faro José Ignacio and Cabo Polonio.
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Australis Tours
Australis Tours runs tours to Isla de los Lobos, leaving daily in the high season, on weekends in the low season. Make reservations in advance.
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Waterskiing
During summer, waterskiing is possible on Playa Mansa. Operators set up on the beach along Rambla Claudio Williman between paradas 2 and 20.
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Parasailing
During summer, parasailing is possible on Playa Mansa. Operators set up on the beach along Rambla Claudio Williman between paradas 2 and 20.
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Jet Skiing
During summer jet skiing is possible on Playa Mansa. Operators set up on the beach along Rambla Claudio Williman between paradas 2 and 20.
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Fishing
There's good fishing off the rocks at the west end of the beach, where Rambla de los Argentinos becomes Rambla de los Ingleses.
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Beach Volleyball
Playa Pocitos is best for swimming and where you should be able to jump in on a game of beach volleyball.
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Walking Tours
The tourist office outside the old town gate organizes good walking tours led by local guides.
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Cecilia Olivet
Local guide Cecilia Olivet offers tours of the Laguna de Rocha in Spanish.
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Windsurfing
At Puerto del Buceo you can get windsurfing lessons at the yacht club.
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