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The second smallest south-American country is a land of gently rippling grass plains and savage Atlantic coast. Uruguay is a bridge between American and European history and due to the high security of the land, music of all kinds, very rich culture and hospitability of peoples living there, it is truly a destination everyone should once reach.

Interesting is, that Uruguay has the highest literacy rate in the whole continent and maybe that is the reason why museums and cultural centres can be found in any of the Uruguayan cities.

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Full name:

Oriental Republic of Uruguay

Capital city:

Montevideo

Area:

176,220 sq km

Population:

3,460,607

Major languages:

Spanish, Portunol, or Brazilero

Major religions:

Roman Catholic

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Anchorena Park (click for more information)

– located at a place known as Barra de San Juan about 200 km west from Montevideo city. It is a protected area with educational and leisure purposes. Wonderful fauna and flora occur here and the park is rich by its spectacular landscape and historical heritage.

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Cerros’s Fortress (click for more information)

– can be found on Cerro de Montevideo. The fortress was built at the beginning of the nineteenth century to become a guard for the Montevideo’s Bay. Various swords, a Krupp canon and many others are exhibited inside. The place is full of evocations and legends. Experience the magnificent view, surrounding the bay.

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Legislative Palace (click for more information)

– the fundamental stone was placed in 1905. It is one of the city’s most important architectural buildings. Four sculptural groups worked on it as well. There are so many unique features that the palace boasts an interior that is just as breathtaking as the external architecture.

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Rio de la Plata (click for more information)

– estuary formed by a combination of two rivers, Uruguay River and the Parana River. The basin drained by the main tributaries of the Rio de la Plata covers about one fifth of South America.

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Salvo Palace (click for more information)

– lying on the east side of Plaza Independencia this palace is yet the tallest building in Montevideo. There is a mixture of private residences and offices inside the building. The Salvo Palace is a pure symbol of the Montevideo city.

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Santa Teresa Park (click for more information)

– covers an area of 3 000 hectares. The afforestation was carried out using a special criterion, including native and exotic flora. The largest rose garden with more than 300 kinds of roses is run here.

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The Chuy Post Station (click for more information)

– an obligatory stop for all tourists. There is a bridge built by a Basque family with stone embrasures, a chain which caused the carriages to stop while being pulled from the house. All surrounded by magnolias and wisteria, you shall not miss this place .

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The Matriz Church (click for more information)

- was the first public building that appeared in Montevideo, built by a Spanish engineer Don José del Pozo according to the architectural plans of Don José Custodio de Saay Faría. There are some remains of important political and military characters kept inside.

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The Pablo Neruda Museum (click for more information)

– the are many interesting exhibitions in this museum, which can be found not very far away from Montevideo, like poems, films, photos, objects that belonged to famous Pablo Neruda, the holder of Nobel Prize.

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The Port’s Market (click for more information)

– Saturday was chosen as a day the visitors shall never forget if they explore the labyrinths of this unique market in Uruguay. On Saturday the market fills with mimics, singers, painters and sketchers. The food you can buy there is excellent, including the parrilla – special grilled meat.

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Bathing in the Hot Springs of Arapey (click for more information)

An enchanting place with thermal waters’ fountain in Salto, surrounded by pristine vegetal landscape with amazing water gardens where the water whispers among stones. Doesn’t that sound to you like a song of Paradise?

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Dancing the Tango in Montevideo (click for more information)

There are many places all over Montevideo, where you can spend the night performing the tango. It is said, that no trip would be complete without the experience on the dance floor.

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Dove and Perdiz Hunting (click for more information)

This superb combo hunt takes place from May through July. There are some limits but despite that this shall bring you wonderful memories if you like adventure and hunting.

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Dune walking in Cabo Polonia (click for more information)

The sand in Cabo Polonia is so deep that cars cannot cross it. There is a colony of sea lions living here and Ombu trees, which are native to Uruguay and Argentina are growing in this area. This place is unique in many ways, you shall not miss it.

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Fishing at Rio de la Plata (click for more information)

In the Rio de la Plata you can practise fishing out of the industrial zone, for it is polluted. You can find Herring smelts, Carps, Dorado, Boga and many other species here.

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Watching soccer at Estadio Centenario (click for more information)

Soccer is a passion in Uruguay. Estadio Centenario is the main stadium. If you manage to catch a game there, it’s supposed to be an unforgettable experience because of the special atmosphere.

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Why to visit Uruguay


The second smallest south-American country is a land of gently rippling grass plains and savage Atlantic coast. Uruguay is a bridge between American and European history and due to the high security of the land, music of all kinds, very rich culture and hospitability of peoples living there, it is truly a destination everyone should once reach.

Interesting is, that Uruguay has the highest literacy rate in the whole continent and maybe that is the reason why museums and cultural centres can be found in any of the Uruguayan cities.

Geography and Climate

Most areas of Uruguay are covered by a rolling plain that is a transition from the blank Argentine pampas to the highlands of southern Brazil. Marshy lands can be found along the river Uruguay, by which they are often flooded. Uruguay is a water-rich country located entirely in the temperate zone. There are no extreme temperatures and no level of contamination in the air. The warmest month is January and the coldest one is June.

Culture

The Gaucho is an original and typical figure of the countryside. His only possessions were the horse and his guitar. His courage and deep sense for freedom were important in the struggle for independence. Nobody has outdone him in rural tasks. Gaucho’s inseparable companion was an ancient beverage, which in the recent times rapidly gained popularity all over the world, Mate. It is made of a herb, which is sipped through a straw and is supposed to be drank by a bombilla from hollow calabash gourd. Mate has got strong stimulative effects.

A Bit of History

The fertile lands of today’s Uruguay were first settled around 7000 B.C. by Nomads living in small groups. At the beginning of the 16th century was the country discovered by Spaniards and Portuguese. All the original Indian inhabitants were exterminated at the latest in the half of the nineteenth century.

Why to choose Uruguay

Uruguay is one of the safest countries in the world. It is very easy to access Uruguay from any part of the world due to the professional infrastructure. Distances are short, so you can experience several different activities almost at one place. Uruguayans are very good hosts and they are friendly by nature. You can rely on them, that they are ready to help and enjoy a friendly chat.



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