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A table with cheese fondue, Swiss flags, and a flower arrangement. 1
Picture 1 for Activity Cheese Route: Discover Swiss Heritage and Artisan Cheeses 2
A person standing at an outdoor picnic table with a variety of cheeses, fruits, and bread. 3
A woman in traditional attire addressing a seated audience outdoors, surrounded by trees and a checkered tablecloth. 4
A person serving a variety of cheeses and fruits at an outdoor picnic. 5
By SACRAMENTO TOURS TURISMO LOCAL
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Price is P 8,730 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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Overview

    • 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

Activity location

    • Colonia del Sacramento
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay | Depart from public bus station in regular bus
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay

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Cheese Route: Discover Swiss Heritage and Artisan Cheeses

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
P 8,729.55 x 1 AdultP 8,729.55
Total
Price is P 8,729.55

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round-trip public transport ticket from Colonia del Sacramento to Colonia Suiza
  • Inclusions
    Cultural and gastronomic immersive experience
  • Inclusions
    Guided cheese tour by Laura Honegger in traditional Swiss attire
  • Inclusions
    Cheese tasting including heart-shaped cheese, camembert, and brie
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to purchase local products
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Meals not mentioned

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs

What you can expect

  • 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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Colonia del Sacramento
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 70000 Col. del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay | Depart from public bus station in regular bus
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay