Manos de Uruguay- business spotlight

Manos del Uruguay is a non-profit social organization which, since 1968, has provided jobs for craftswomen living in Uruguay rural areas.

Manos del Uruguay defends and promotes Uruguayan identity, being part of the weave that constitutes the essence of the country, where culture and tradition are mixed in an exchange that is reflected in each one of their knitted products.

During 2009, and after a long and exhaustive evaluation process, Manos del Uruguay was accepted as a member of WFTO, this achievement acknowledges Manos del Uruguay mission of eradicating poverty through sustainable economic growth, enabling craftspeople to improve the quality of their craft products, so that, in this way, they can continue their personal development.

fishing in Rio La Plata

Fishing for a living in the brown waters of the River Plate estuary is not easy. Hard work and danger are in the day to day routine of the fishermen. The nets they use are held by buoys; once in the harbor, the nets are neatly folded and stacked in the boats, waiting for the next outing. The buoys have flags with bright colors, to contrast with the gray seas that separate Argentina from Uruguay.

storm in Uruguay

Crazy 2 day destructive storm hit Uruguay when I was there. I stayed in my comfortable bed and listened to the wind whip my window.

Colonia, Uruguay

After a short ferry ride, I arrived in Colonia. It was a beautiful town for strolling and eating.