Come for Carnival, stay for the world-class steak
Uruguay is one of South America's smallest nations, but don't let its size fool you – this pint-sized destination is bustling with wildlife excursions, colonial architecture and windswept dunes. Though long overshadowed by Buenos Aires, Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, is also one of the birthplaces of tango, home to world-class steaks and the continent's longest carnival celebration from January to March.
The BBC Travel editor Eliot Stein shares why you should book a trip to Uruguay this year.




















