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Montevideo

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628,1084,72

Punta del Este

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110,201,71

Colonia del Sacramento

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252,559,27

Piriápolis

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

46,107,0

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

16,20,5

Tacuarembó

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

27,29,1

José Ignacio

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

13,25,0

Cabo Polonio

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Rocha/Cabo_Polonio-1624604/TravelGuide-Cabo_Polonio.html

6,23,0

Mercedes

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

0,1,1

La Paloma

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14,29,0

Barra de Maldonado

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4,7,0

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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1,5,2

Uruguay

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

7,8,1

Rocha

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

4,12,0

Minas

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/Departamento_de_Lavalleja/Minas-1624253/TravelGuide-Minas.html

0,0,2

Colonia Suiza

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0,1,0

Artigas

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

5,9,1

Riachuelo

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0,2,0

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

5,12,0

Castillos

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

6,12,0

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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  Another way to get to / from MVD if you are trying to come to/from Buenos Aires: Buquebus! It is fast, quiet, nice, easy way to relax between to important Capitol Cities... the time goes by quickly... 

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Things to see walking around

Things to see walking around, Montevideo

 30 Reviews  The City was once protected by walls and a large fortress. Here at the western edge of Plaza Independecia is the one remant of the colonial citadel – razed in 1833. You can also get a feeling for the... 

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Plaza Independencia

Plaza Independencia, Montevideo

 22 Reviews  The old government house on the south side and Radisson Hotel on the north frame the square’s main feature, a 17 meter high equestrian statue of Uruguay’s version of San Martin, Jose Gervasio Artigas.... 

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Ciudad Vieja

Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo

 19 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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Street fairs/markets

Street fairs/markets, Montevideo

 12 Reviews  Coming out of the Buquebus terminal and walking past the Navy/Customs building, you will wander across to the Mercado del Puerto. There is a restaurant/craft shop filledplaza on its east side. Within... 

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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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Teatro Solis

Teatro Solis, Montevideo

 11 Reviews  I recommend a tour of this place, and better yet, attend a performance. I saw ¨Clowns Without Borders¨here. It was for children and started at 9p.m. The beautiful theater was filled with families and... 

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By Taxi

By Taxi, Montevideo

 6 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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Palcio Salvo

Palcio Salvo, Montevideo

 8 Reviews  Ask Andal 13 what her favorite building in Montevideo is and she will quickly answer, ‘Palacio Salvo!’ Lying on the east side of Plaza Independencia, the building blasts 26 stories into the air. It is... 

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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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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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Ibis Montevideo

 6 Reviews and 231 Opinions  The hotel is very well-located, not far away from the downtown, the airport and the "Ciudad Vieja"... 

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Mate: A strong herbal tea

Mate: A strong herbal tea, Montevideo

 9 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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Punta del Este  

Hotel L'Auberge

 2 Reviews and 93 Opinions  There are so many words to describe this hotel. Romantic. Peaceful. Serene. Pristine. Quaint. ... 

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Colonia del Sacramento  

Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento

 1 Review and 155 Opinions  It is situated at the waterfront, not far from the historical part of town and very close to the... 

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 Due to the influx of tourists in high season, there is no shortage of accommodations up and down the coast. In the off season, you have your choice but in high... 

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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... 

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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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 I've got some interesting experiences in Uruguay. I'd love to share with you the 46 tips I've written, the 46 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Río de los pájaros Pintados (Painted Birds' River)

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 Uruguay is a small South American country; its name means "painted birds' river". Its capital is Montevideo, where I was born and live. Let me introduce you into my country... Uruguay has an area of... 

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 I've been living in Brazil since 20 years and had never made it to this neighbor so close.....Well , on October 1st, 2006 there were presidential elections in Brazil and Brazilians must go to vote or... 

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Gold Coast

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 The pint size country of Uruguay has long been one of South Americas best kept secrets. I have to admit I knew little about it before seeing it on the Travel Channel. On that show, Samantha Brown was... 

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Don't skip over it!

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 I was in Argentina for 2 months last winter, and decided to spend 10 days in Uruguay. A three hours ferry ride from Buenos Aires is Colonia, a quaint 17th century colonial town full of history and...... 

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