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Information About Uruguay |
Capital: Montevideo
Official Language: Spanish
Currency Uruguayan Peso
Uruguay is a small beautiful country in the southern portion of South America. Uruguay is South America's darling tourist destination with unique natural attractions. Vast expanses of sun kissed beaches with the exquisite Rio de la Plata estuary, hilly meadows, hot springs and some of the finest beach resorts Uruguay attracts tourists from all over the world. The Eastern Wetlands with beautiful lagoons and swampy marshlands treasures some unique animal and birds species. Various rivers and streams offer good fishing, diving and kayaking opportunities. The towns and cities along with modern high-rises display some renowned colonial buildings, boulevards, museums and art galleries. Amazing historical sites in various parts of the country offer splendid historical tour. There are endless entertainment opportunities with plenty of hotels, casinos, exhibitions, theatres, art festivals and sporting options. Uruguayans mostly Spanish and Italians are friendly and welcoming to those traveling to their country.
Major Cities of Uruguay
Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay. Other major cities are Salto, Paysandu, Maldonado and Punta del Este. Montevideo located in the southern portion of the country is a bustling port city with a European flavor. The suburbs contain a good many hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and nightclubs. The old city termed as Ciudad Vieja is a major tourist center. There is the Plaza de la Constitucion, historic Cabildo or the town council hall, the Cathedral, the Plaza Matriz, the Plaza Zabala, Museo Historico Nacional and the Port Market. Plaza de la Independencia is the biggest plaza of the city housing some of the grand marvels of Uruguay's colonial past namely Mausoleum of Artigas, the Palacio Salvo and the Casa de Gobiarno Historico. El Prado and the Park Batlle are famous for unique bronze statue exhibitions. The Cerro Hill offers exotic scenic views. The "Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales" near the Rodo Park and the "Museo Municipal de Artes Plásticas" near the park "El Prado" are two famous Uruguayan art museums that deserve visit. Punta del Este in the east of the capital city is a beautiful peninsula and a spectacular beach resort. It is a jet set center and a cozy place to hanker around. The nightlife is vibrant with plenty if casinos, discos and bars. La Barra beach resort amuses tourists with its art galleries, beach bars, pubs and restaurants. With Atlantic on one side and Rio de la Plata on the other Punta del Este offers rich marine life with some of the best diving, snorkeling, kayaking and yachting options. On the northeast lies Punta del Este José Ignacio with pristine scenic views. Salto situated on the north east of Montevideo on the Uruguay River is a charming city. Salto is well known for its Calle Uruguay carnival held on weekends.
Tourist Attractions of Uruguay
Colonia del sacramento in the western part of the capital city is a prime tourist attraction to those visiting Uruguay. It was a Portugal settlement and a trading center in the early times. Now it is one the most famous historic site. Colonia is still lovely with some magnificent old colonial buildings and exquisite beaches nearby. Its Barrio Historico District with cobblestone alleys is ideal for scenic walks. On the north of Punta del Diablo is the Parque Nacional Santa Teresa National Park with palm fringed avenues, stunning beachfronts, botanical gardens, a zoo, and the Santa Teresa Portuguese fort. There are various forest camps and bungalows near the park. Salto Dam and the thermal pools are the major tourist attractions to those visiting the Uruguayan country of Salto.
Getting Around Uruguay
Travel by air to Uruguay is somewhat limited. There are flights to Punta del Este by PLUNA while TAMU flies to the interior lands of Uruguay. Since TAMU has been suspended for a time being there are no domestic flights within Uruguay except the domestic leg of international flights from Punta del Este via Montevideo to Brazil. A ferry and hydrofoil service operates between Colonia and Buenos Aires. There are no proper water or rail routes in Uruguay. Roads are generally paved but they vary from the big cities to the hilly terrains. The bus service is reliable with COPSA and CO7 bus lines. Car hire is available in Montevideo. Metered taxis are available in all cites and nearby the airports. There are ample accommodation facilities in Uruguay. Four Seasons Resort Carmelo Uruguay is a spectacular resort nestled in the pine greeneries of the Rio de la Plata. With numerous bungalows and suits the resort offers excellent accommodation facilities. The bungalows are cozy with large bed rooms, king size beds, comfortable sitting area and dinette table. Golf, riding, fishing and a scenic walk on the riverbank are the extra pleasures the tourists can enjoy visiting this unique resort.
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