How do I get to Corbeta Uruguay?
This tour is focused on one particular episode of the life of the Corbeta Uruguay: the search and rescue of the lost Swedish Antarctic Expedition.
Why is Corbeta Uruguay so special?
This is one of the only three ships that still survives from the remarkable Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration (1892 – 1922), together with Discovery in Dundee, Scotland, and Fram, in Oslo.
What does my visit to Corbeta Uruguay adds to my Antarctic trip?
Your visit to Corbeta Uruguay will be a great introduction to Antarctica and to the history of its exploration, in case you decide to visit this ship prior to your Antarctic trip.
If you choose to come on the way back from your Antarctic adventures, the visit to the Uruguay will give you a chance to reflect on your recent trip and also to learn more about a very special voyage of the heroic days of Antarctic exploration.
What other tourist attractions can I find near Corbeta Uruguay?
Corbeta Uruguay is located in the beautiful area of Puerto Madero, where you can enjoy of nice cafes, restaurants and parks. Also, not that far from the Uruguay you will find Reserva Ecológica, a nature reserve with a number of trails leading to the river, which are perfect for birdwatching, strolling and cycling.
Last, but not least, Corbeta Uruguay is at a walking distance of the historic Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, and of the neighborhood of San Telmo.
