Traditions and everyday life in Uruguay

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Uruguay. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

6 keepsakes from Uruguay (3 traditions and culture, 3 personal)

Traditions and culture in Uruguay

Día de gnocchis en Uruguay
Tradition

Día de gnocchis en Uruguay

We celebrate "Gnocchi Day" on the 29th of each month. Family and friends gather up to eat homemade or freshly made gnocchi. Some people also place a coin under the plate as a good luck charm to attract money.

Shared by nellos star
Beautiful Cabo Polonio
Place

Beautiful Cabo Polonio

Cabo Polonio is a beautiful destination on the coast. There, most houses dont have electricity so its a great place to admire the sky without light pollution, because of this its a popular tourist destination.

Shared by J13LI
la rambla
Place

la rambla

in montevideo, uruguay’s capital city, there is a 22km long coastal walk where you can enjoy the beach, go for a run, ride a bike, take your pet for a walk or share some mate with your family and friends!

Shared by guidai

Personal keepsakes from members in Uruguay

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

My beautiful province, Maldonado
Everyday life

My beautiful province, Maldonado

I was born in Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, South América,on the 11th.August,1951.I grew up here,and I have lived in this province all of my life. It is really beautiful. Located on the South-East coast of the River Plate…

Shared by Emily marcela 1951
a simple lifestyle
Everyday life

a simple lifestyle

dear friends,the first picture shows a seascape taken at Mansa Beach, In Punta del Este Maldonado Uruguay.I was born very near this area. I love watching sunsets and walking or sitting on the sand or rocks. The second picture was…

Shared by Emily marcela 1951

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