Uruguay Guide

Hotel La Bluette – Punta del Este

Uruguay Guide — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:31:51 +0000

Hotel La Bluette is highly recommended by most travellers. The main highlight is the hotel’s close proximity to the ocean, which can be seen from many rooms. Other positives include the warmth, helpfulness of the owners and staff and high quality decoration of the hotel.

Hotel la Bluette - Punta del Este

Cerro del Toro – Piriapolis

Uruguay Guide — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:26:17 +0000

A truly unique fountain containing a statue of a bull which shoots mineral water from it’s mouth. Situated on a hill in PiriaPolis, Bull’s Hill is a mystical place which reminsceses of an ancient time.

Teatro Solis

Uruguay Guide — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:20:35 +0000

Teatro Solis first opened in 1856. The recently renovated building is one of the most spectacular theatres in the World. It is a must see tourist attraction when visiting Montevideo on your Uruguay vacation.

Mercado del Puerto – Montevideo

Uruguay Guide — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:08:36 +0000

Mercado del Puerto is a relaxing place to visit while vacationing in Montevideo. The quality of the food, service, and the generally cool atmosphere has a unique appeal to those holidaymakers looking to be alternative. Prices are reasonable and the food is delicious.

Sheraton Hotel Montevideo

Uruguay Guide — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:05:14 +0000

Sheraton hotel in Montideo is rated 4 stars and generally receives good reviews from guests. The hotel is situated adjacent to a big shopping mall. It is known to have helpful staff at the front desk.

Montevideo

Uruguay Guide — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:10:55 +0000

Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay. It is Uruguay’s largest city with a population of around 1,326,000. Today, Montevideo is a beacon of South America as it offers the highest standard of living anywhere on the continent. The city has many alluring characteristics, perhaps the most valuable for tourists is that Montevideo is extremely pedestrian friendly, meaning you can walk around and enjoy all the magnificent sights Uruguay’s capital has to offer.

Tourist Sightseeing

The best tourist hotspots in Montivideo start with entering the city in style. La Puerta de la Ciudadela is the gateway to Ciudad Vieja (Old City). At every angle you will find interesting buildings. Then head on over to the Plaza de la Constitucíon, the largest square in the old city. Near by is the cathedral, the Town Hall and the Museo Histórico Nacional (National Historical Museum).

The Plaza Independencia is between the old and the new city, you can’t miss it, it has a monument of revolutionary leader José Gervasio Artigas and the country’s tallest building, the Palacio Salvo. Nearby is the Teatro Solís.

Avenida 18 de Julio is very busy, here you will find many of Montevideo’s theatres, museums and art galleries.

Maldonado

Uruguay Guide — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:24:02 +0000

Maldonado is the capital on Maldonado Depatment. It is acknowledged as being one of the nicest parts of Uruguay in terms of beaches and climate.

Rivera

Uruguay Guide — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:18:22 +0000

Rivera is a Northern city on the border with Brazil. In fact, the border splits Rivera and the Brazilian city, Santana do Livramento. The population of Rivera is listed as 65,000 but combined with Santana do Livramento, the total population is around 200,000. The most prominent tourist attraction in Rivera is the Plaza square, which lies between the two nations and celebrates peaceful relations between Uruguay and Brazil. The square was built in 1943.

Best Beaches in Uruguay

Uruguay Guide — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:53:59 +0000

If laying on the beach and soaking up sun is the main plan for your Uruguay vacation, knowing where to find the best beaches is a must. Uruguay Guide will give you all the info you need to know about the best beaches in Uruguay.

Uruguay’s coastline is speckled with sandy beaches but you must go South East for luxury. Maldonado and Punta del Este are world famous for beautiful beaches, beautiful people, yachts and other luxuries. In the past decade, Uruguay’s hidden treasures have been unveiled by the media and the internet. Consequently tourists flock to Punta del Este during December to February and prices are generally more expensive than other parts of Uruguay. Many tourists visit from Argentina as Punta del Este is connected to Buenos Aires by ferry.

Paysandú

Uruguay Guide — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:41:26 +0000

Paysandú is a city found on Uruguay’s Western border with Argentina. It has a population of 97,000. Paysandú has a very diverse mix as the city is home to many Italians, Swiss, German, Ukranian and other cultures. Paysandú is very important to Uruguay in terms of industry. The city and region provides sugar, woolen fabrics, leather and Eucalyptus.