Carnival in Uruguay: A Vibrant 40-day Celebration

Carnival In Uruguay  Did you know Montevideo throws the world’s longest Carnival party? It’s a huge event in Uruguay, their biggest celebration of the year. It lasts for a whopping 40 days, typically from the third week in January through mid-March, with fanfare ranging from community block parties to satirical musical performances called “Murgas”.   As guests of the Azamara Quest in February, we were treated to an “AzAmazing” performance at the historic Teatro Solis in Montevideo. It was…

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