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Hi. What rafscab said is right (but you can get a beer for less money). I think he would be agree with me if I tell you that the Uruguayan west it's cheaper than east, and (personally) it's prettier.Regards! Coasts (any)
Just about everywhere in Uruguay you will see statues of Uruguay's greatest national hero José Artigas.He was the most important patriot leader in the wars of independence against Spain and is viewed as the father of Uruguayan independence. The most important square with Artigas' statue is Plaza Independencia in Montevideo. Here stands the imposing 50-foot statue of Artigas mounted on his horse. Below street level, his remains are under 24-hour guard. You can do "Artigas-spotting", it will be very easy to find his head anywhere in Uruguay.
I think Uruguay is the biggest beef consuming country in the world!The paradilla is standard here, and vegetables not considered that important... :(You should experience an asado, the meat is really good in Uruguay! Unfortunately I gained lots of pounds with it ....Pizza's are very popular too, and so are 'pancho's' - hotdogs.When going out for dinner, some restaurants cover charges for 'cubiertos'. (bread and tablecloth). I couldn't see anymore meat when I came back from Uruguay,I understand why they have to drink maté so much, with all that heavy meat!
The official language is Spanish. The way it's being spoken is almost like listining to a song, with lots of melody. The pronouncement I think is very "cute".There also are some common used words, wich are different than standard Spanish.I found a funny and handy website with these typical words & sentences: http://www.freewebs.com/almagest/riopl.htmlOnly in Uruguay you will hear lots of "che", wich is the way to call someone, anyone... and also "ta" meaning, 'OK', and 'tamos'? meaning 'agreed'."Vos" is being said instead of "tú"(you). I also noticed a lot of "Muy Bien"'s from waiters, wich maked me feel they're so polite! Botijas con Championes - Nino's con Zapatillas - Children with Sneakers ;)
We were in Uruguay in December, during Spring.Uruguay during spring was : very windy, little chilly, but under the bright sun warm (15-23 C*)And I have an allergie for grass... This was horrible, I didn't thought about that ("Uruguay, grassland) when I was packing my bags!It's not the best country to be visting during spring with those allergies!So don't forget medication for allergies!
En Uruguay, (de esa epoca), me llamo la atención los uniformes escolares de la primaria, que lucian grandes corbatas tipo humitas. Montevideo es una ciudad muy bonita y tranquila, especialmente Punta del Este, que es un exclusivo balneario.
The Barrio Histórico is also known as "la colonia portuguese" (the Portuguese Colony.) It's a beautiful part of Colonia to spend a day, going in and out of colonial museums, walking down cobblestoned streets, enjoying a good meal in an old colonial house, going up the lighthouse (El Faro) for great views of the Barrio and of the Río de la Plata (it looks like the ocean!) and just mingling with the tourists in quiet, old streets.When you've seen enough old cannons, get back on Avenue General Flores and have some great ice-cream, buy a few leather souvenirs. People here are very welcoming. Colonia is the oldest city in Uruguay, founded in the late 17th century. It was ruled off and on by Portugal, Spain and Brazil, until Uruguay became independent in 1828.The Barrio Histórico is mostly reminiscent of Portuguese times, I think. It's lovely, a step back in time.I walked by a few museums but...
At Plaza Fabini, or Plaza del Entrevero, off Avenida 18 de Julio, there's a great bronze and granite sculpture of native Indians and gauchos on horses, fighting for the Eastern Shore. (Uruguay's official name is Repùblica Oriental del Uruguay.) The monument is called "El Entrevero" and is done in the style known as "naturalism", i.e., ignoring all conventions.The sculptor is José Belloni, son of European immigrants to Uruguay. He made other strong monuments to the gaucho way of life, you'll find them around town (and maybe elsewhere in the country.) Very impressive.
The city was quiet, with everyone gone to the ocean for Carnival, but I liked it that way. I had a couple of sunny days, although my pics look dark, probably because the streets are so small and narrow (in Ciudad Vieja) that light hardly makes it through. Montevideo was a special place, very different from the bustle and stress of Buenos Aires, but still similar in architecture. An eclectic mix of European architecture in a South American context, it was surprising, almost had a feeling of being transplanted.I'd love to go back.
My favorite place in Uruguay is Punta del Este, specially in summer. Great beaches.If you go to Punta del Este, be sure you visit the Conrad hotel, it´s a luxury hotel by the beach.Eat "chivitos" an drink beer.. the "Pilsen" it´s very good.
Ibis Montevideo Montevideo
6 Reviews and 239 Opinions The hotel is very well-located, not far away from the downtown, the airport and the "Ciudad Vieja"...
Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento Colonia del Sacramento
1 Review and 160 Opinions It is situated at the waterfront, not far from the historical part of town and very close to the...
Hotel L'Auberge Punta del Este
2 Reviews and 95 Opinions There are so many words to describe this hotel. Romantic. Peaceful. Serene. Pristine. Quaint. ...
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Q: Hi fellows, I'm going to plan a trip in uruguay for november and I need some advise. Is it to much or to less 2 weeks in...
A: Try to go north from Punta del Este to Cabo Polonio, very wild [and lovely] place. November is maybe the best month, long days and not hot, anyway still low season for...
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