Uruguay Trip Itinerary 2026

Uruguay Trip 2026

Join us for an unforgettable trip to Uruguay

October 22 - November 3, 2026*

*Dates subject to change +/- 1 day depending on final scheduling details

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Registration Opens February 2 at 12pm ET

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Manos del Uruguay Cooperatives

Visits to Manos workshops in the countryside, to meet the artisan members/owners of the cooperatives and see yarn being dyed

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Stop in at Manos del Uruguay's flagship shop in Montevideo, where they sell yarn, ready-to-wear knit and woven garments, and leather goods made by local craftspeople

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Wool Processing Mill

Tour a wool processing mill, to see the process of "greasy" wool (shorn, but not yet washed) to roving destined for the spinning mill.

Learn about the Uruguayan textile industry as we go, including the approach to wool sourcing, fiber traceability, and energy use.

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San Pedro de Timote

A stay at San Pedro de Timote, a countryside hotel, which previously operated as Uruguay's most historic horse ranch.

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There are a wide variety of leisure activities both indoor and outdoor, from the athletic (horseback riding!) to the relaxing (poolside knitting!)

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Uruguayan Art Museums

A visit to an art museum that showcases the work of South American contemporary artists, including Uruguayan master sculptor Pablo Atchugarry

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Fresh, Uruguayan Fare

So much wonderful food: Lunch at a winery featuring a range of wines crafted from Uruguayan grapes; seaside lunch at La Huella, featuring amazing coastal views and seafood; a dinner and tango dance night at Primuseum; an olive oil tasting and fresh, local luncheon at Olivos de las Ánimas.

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Please note we can accommodate most dietary restrictions!

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Our Featured Teacher for 2026: Fernanda of Lirio.Knits

Fer of Lirio Knits

Fernanda, or Fer, as she prefers to be called, is a knitwear designer based in Uruguay. Her crafting journey began at the age of seven, when her grandmother taught her to knit, sew, and crochet for her dolls. From there, she knew she wanted to study fashion design and, over time, found herself drawn to creating timeless pieces that are easy to wear and full of thoughtful details.Her work is guided by the idea that garments should feel right for everyday life: comfortable, flattering, and made to last.

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We will have two workshops with Fer, exploring garment construction and knit structures from sketch to swatch using Manos del Uruguay yarns

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Trip Details

  • Pricing includes:

    - Workshops with Fer of Lirio Knits

    - All of your accommodations

    - Transportation during the trip

    - Dye Workshop with the Manos artisans

    - More than half of meals, including a wine tasting and lunch at an Uruguayan winery

    - Bilingual tour guide

    - Goody bag of Manos del Uruguay goods

    Pricing does not include:

    - Travel to and from Uruguay

    - Transfers to and from airport

    - Tips and gratuities

  • Group size:

    We keep our group size small - with a maximum of 20 participants - to ensure quality and individual attention. A tour guide will provide insightful information and translation help, all backed by years of experience and a deep love of homeland.

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    We will open a waitlist once/if the trip has all spots filled. In the event of a cancellation, we will contact the next person on the wait list and they will have 48 hours to decide to join.

  • Mobility:

    • There will be some walking, mostly flat, as we visit areas of Montevideo and the Manos cooperatives

    • We will be taking a private bus between stops, so you must be able to ascend and descend the bus stairs

    • We will be on the bus for a couple hours at a time as we drive from destination to destination. There is a restroom on the bus, and you can stand to stretch your legs. We recommend bringing knitting, of course!

    • Unfortunately, we can't accommodate wheelchairs or scooters on this trip

Visiting the Manos del Uruguay Dragón Cooperative

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