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Montevideo

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541,1134,72

Colonia del Sacramento

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208,580,27

Punta del Este

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98,230,71

Piriápolis

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Maldonado/Piriapolis-1624158/TravelGuide-Piriapolis.html

43,107,0

San Gregorio de Polanco

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8,10,1

Salto

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Salto/Salto-1624020/TravelGuide-Salto.html

14,20,5

Tacuarembó

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Tacuarembo/Tacuarembo-1623948/TravelGuide-Tacuarembo.html

24,29,1

José Ignacio

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Maldonado/Jose_Ignacio-1624381/TravelGuide-Jose_Ignacio.html

11,25,0

Uruguay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Cerro_Largo/Uruguay-1623912/TravelGuide-Uruguay.html

6,8,1

Mercedes

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Soriano/Mercedes-1624257/TravelGuide-Mercedes.html

0,1,1

Castillos

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Rocha/Castillos-1624570/TravelGuide-Castillos.html

3,12,0

Carmelo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Colonia/Carmelo-1624574/TravelGuide-Carmelo.html

6,12,0

Fray Bentos

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0,8,2

Cabo Polonio

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6,23,0

Rocha

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Rocha/Rocha-1624031/TravelGuide-Rocha.html

1,12,0

Nueva Palmira

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0,1,0

La Pedrera

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Cerro_Largo/La_Pedrera-1624342/TravelGuide-La_Pedrera.html

2,12,0

La Paloma

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Rocha/La_Paloma-1624346/TravelGuide-La_Paloma.html

13,29,0

Barra de Maldonado

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3,7,0

Riachuelo

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Colonia/Riachuelo-1624054/TravelGuide-Riachuelo.html

0,2,0

Colonia Suiza

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Colonia/Colonia_Suiza-1624522/TravelGuide-Colonia_Suiza.html

0,1,0

Atlántida

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Canelones/Atlantida-1624644/TravelGuide-Atlantida.html

1,4,2

Artigas

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Artigas/Artigas-1624646/TravelGuide-Artigas.html

4,9,1

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 Educated, cultured, relaxed people with a history 


Con

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 montevideo could do with a extra museum or 2 


In a nutshell

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 Uruguay: The friendliest country in South America! 

 

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Montevideo  

Ferries/boat

Ferries/boat, Montevideo

 18 Reviews  It's possible to fly, of course, but I found the ferry to be a convenient and very pleasant alternative. Terminals in both cities are near the center, allowing you to avoid expensive and time... 

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Plaza Independencia

Plaza Independencia, Montevideo

 24 Reviews  We paused here while walking about the city and enjoyed the fascinating architecture of some of the surrounding buildings. Photographers, be sure to have your zoom lens so you can capture the width of... 

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Things to see walking around

Things to see walking around, Montevideo

 29 Reviews  Peatonal Sarandi is the principle walking street of the city. There are lots of cafes, boutique shops, hotels, etc. along this inviting street. The street connects many of the old districts... 

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Street fairs/markets

Street fairs/markets, Montevideo

 9 Reviews  Markets are integrating places for any community, and it is so in Montevideo. We stopped in here while on a walking tour of the city. Photographers will see many possible subjects including stalls of... 

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Ciudad Vieja

Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo

 18 Reviews  Located on a peninsula with the northern side making up the Port, the Ciudad Vieja is the historical center of the City and was once surrounded by protective walls. Argentine forces under Juan Manuel... 

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Teatro Solis

Teatro Solis, Montevideo

 13 Reviews  While on a walking tour of the city with a group from our cruise ship, we visited this theater and were fascinated by the tiers of boxes in the hall. Photographers: my general rule is to not use flash... 

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Don Peperone (Ciudad Vieja)

Don Peperone (Ciudad  Vieja), Montevideo

 4 Reviews  Located just across the street from our hotel we ate here twice and loved it both times. We tried the homemade pastas and pizza..all delicious. Itsa cozy place with nonstop music videos. It is here I... 

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Busing it

Busing it, Montevideo

 10 Reviews  The main bus terminal in Montevideo is located about 3km east from the historic centre. It's a very modern terminal with all the facilities you need such as left-luggage (free if you have a trip... 

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Palcio Salvo

Palcio Salvo, Montevideo

 9 Reviews  Often referred to as the symbol of Montevideo, the Salvo Palace was once the tallest building in South America. Although its 26 stories might not impress you, it was once the city's tallest structure.... 

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Museo Torres García

Museo Torres García, Montevideo

 8 Reviews  Torres Garcia is probably the best known Uruguayan artist and this museum displays many of his works and tells the story of his life. He spent many years living in Europe, and worked with many famous... 

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Mate: A strong herbal tea

Mate: A strong herbal tea, Montevideo

 8 Reviews  Le mate est un incontournable en Uruguay, il fait partie de la vie de tous les jours. Il peut se boire seul, mais c'est surtout une boisson de partage. Drinking mate is normaly with friend, in a... 

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Hotel Palacio

 1 Review and 93 Opinions  I fell in love with this nice hotel, in the heart of Montevideo. It's located right behind la plaza... 

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By Taxi

By Taxi, Montevideo

 5 Reviews  There are lots of taxis infront of the airport. the first line of silver car infront of the doors were quick to get our attention,and business.We paid 990uR for the trip to town...the black and yellow... 

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Colonia del Sacramento  

Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento

 1 Review and 74 Opinions  It is situated at the waterfront, not far from the historical part of town and very close to the... 

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Punta del Este  

Hotel L'Auberge

 2 Reviews and 107 Opinions  There are so many words to describe this hotel. Romantic. Peaceful. Serene. Pristine. Quaint. ... 

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