You Have To…
MEET THE WOMEN OF COCINA DE LA BARRA
Lares, Uruguay
Cocina de la Barra is one of the most special and authentic dining experiences on Uruguay’s coast. The restaurant, at the edge of the Laguna de Rocha, is run by a cooperative of wives and daughters of local fishermen, led by the remarkable Beatriz, who set it up to help to protect the lagoon’s fishing culture and way of life. The food is simple, fresh, and local — crab croquettes, shrimp, ceviche and fish caught directly from the lagoon — and served with views over one of Uruguay’s most beautiful natural landscapes. After you’ve eaten, take a boat trip to see the resident flamingos up close.