Uruguay's legendary Semana Criolla (Gaucho Week) is one of South America's most authentic cultural festivals, celebrated each March at the Prado Park in Montevideo. Your group will experience breathtaking horsemanship displays, folk music (payadores), traditional gaucho cuisine, and artisan crafts that have been passed down for generations.
This package is ideal for teachers, professors, students of Latin American culture, and any group seeking a genuinely immersive South American experience beyond the tourist trail. We include private guided tours, VIP festival access, and curated estancia visits where participants can interact directly with real gaucho families.
Sample Itinerary
Arrival in Montevideo
Group airport transfer to hotel. Welcome dinner and orientation briefing with your bilingual group coordinator.
Montevideo City Tour
Historic Ciudad Vieja walking tour, Mercado del Puerto, Rambla de Montevideo. Afternoon free for exploration.
Semana Criolla Festival — Day 1
Full-day VIP access to the Gaucho Festival at Parque del Prado. Witness jineteada (bronco riding), folk dancing, and artisan markets.
Estancia Experience
Day trip to a traditional Uruguayan estancia. Horseback riding, traditional asado lunch, mate ceremony, and folk music performance.
Semana Criolla — Grand Finale & Departure
Morning at leisure, final festival visit, group farewell dinner. Late evening departure flights.
What's Included
- ✓ Round-trip group airfare
- ✓ 4-star hotel (twin-share)
- ✓ All transfers & transport
- ✓ VIP festival passes
- ✓ Bilingual group guide
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ Estancia day trip & asado
- ✓ Group travel insurance
Based on groups of 20+. Airfare included.