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Itinerary
Industry-Only Uruguay Trip, June 13 - 23, 2025
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Here's a sampling of what to expect:
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Visit Manos del Uruguay's shop in Montevideo, where they sell yarn, ready-to-wear knit and woven garments, as well as goods made by local craftspeople
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Tour Manos del Uruguay's headquarters in Montevideo, to see both the color and product design process, as well as finished goods quality control and shipping
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Visits to Manos cooperatives in the countryside, to meet the artisan members/owners and see yarn being dyed and prepared for shipment
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Tour of a carbon-neutral wool-processing mill,
where raw wool is cleaned and drawn into roving
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Stay at a historic ranch, which now operates as a hotel in the countryside.
Marvel at the beautiful countryside views and opt into a guided horseback ride!
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Stay in the seaside resort town of Punta del Este, known as "the Riviera of South America"
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Visit the Tristan Narvaja flea market, a sprawling outdoor market where you can find everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to antique door knobs
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Lunch at a local winery featuring a range of wines crafted from Uruguayan grapes
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Visit to an outdoor sculpture park that showcases the work of South American contemporary artists, including master sculptor Pablo Atchugarry
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Along the way, we will enjoy freshly made and plentiful Uruguayan fare!
Make way for dulce de leche!
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