Colonia del Sacramento: Colonia Suiza Experience Tasting
ID: GYG1123726-1724784
Category:
Country: Uruguay
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the cheese history in Uruguay. Learn about Swiss immigration in Uruguay, enjoy a cheese tasting, and explore the town's rich history.
Begin your journey in Colonia del Sacramento and take a public bus to Colonia Suiza, the birthplace of immigration in Uruguay. Meet Laura Honegger, dressed in traditional Swiss attire, at the city’s entrance.
Discover a town that feels like the Swiss Alps or the German countryside, but in the heart of Uruguay’s agricultural region. Learn about the first tourist hotels and agricultural machines in the country.
Visit Laura’s home and hear the story of one of the first Swiss families to arrive in Uruguay. Discover the secrets of a cheese recipe passed down through generations since the mid-1800s.
Taste heart-shaped cheese, camembert, and brie, and immerse yourself in a unique cultural and gastronomic experience. After the tasting, have the option to purchase products before Laura accompanies you back to the bus for your return to Colonia del Sacramento.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Colonia Suiza with a cheese tasting experience
- Learn about the history of Swiss immigration in Uruguay from your guide
- Discover the secrets of a family recipe passed down through generations
- Enjoy a roundtrip public transport ticket from Colonia del Sacramento
- Explore a town that feels like the Swiss Alps in the heart of Uruguay
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The experience includes a guided tour by Laura Honegger in traditional Swiss attire.
You will learn about the history of Swiss immigration in Uruguay and the secrets of traditional cheese recipes.
The tour ends with an opportunity to purchase local products.
Depart from public bus station in regular bus
INCLUDED
- Round-trip public transport ticket from Colonia del Sacramento to Colonia Suiza
- Cultural and gastronomic immersive experience
- Guided cheese tour by Laura Honegger in traditional Swiss attire
- Cheese tasting including heart-shaped cheese, camembert, and brie
- Opportunity to purchase local products
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Meals not mentioned
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
