Estancias: The heart of uruguayan country life
There are a lot of estancias (estates) in Uruguay offering many options with the increasing importance of tourism and the huge upkeep of these estates they are now offering the chance for people to stay in them. Some are sumptuously furnished and have the amenities of a first class world hotel.
Others maintain the attraction of the colonial style, with an austere and refined elegance. Each estate has its own characteristics depending on scenery, farm size, architectural style and type of food.