Uruguay, Country in southeastern South America
Description
Uruguay is a republic in South America on the Atlantic Ocean, lying between the Atlantic and the Uruguay River. The country consists mainly of flat grasslands and gentle hills with a coastline of about 660 kilometers.
History
Spanish settlers founded Montevideo in the 18th century to stop Portuguese expansion from Brazil. The territory gained independence in 1828 through British mediation after decades of colonial rivalry.
Culture
The country is home to the gaucho, the South American cowboy, who still works in rural areas today. Mate, a bitter herbal tea, is drunk everywhere and many people carry their thermos all day long.
Practical
The best time to visit falls between December and March, when it is summer and temperatures range between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius (77 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo offers connections to major South American and European cities.
Did you know?
The country generates over 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, mainly wind and hydropower. With only 3.5 million people, there are about four cattle per person.
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Uruguay offers something for every traveler, from vibrant cities to quiet natural spaces. Montevideo, the capital, draws visitors with its museums and distinctive buildings that tell the story of the country's past. Along the coast, Punta del Este is known for its beaches and upscale resorts, while...
Laguna Garzón Bridge
252.8 km
Casapueblo
243.5 km
Palacio Salvo
226.7 km
The Hand
252.5 km
Cerro Catedral
209.1 km
Legislative Palace
224.9 km
Antel Arena
221.6 km
Solis Theatre
226.9 km
Frigorífico Anglo del Uruguay
214.8 km
Pittamiglio Castle
228 km
Cerro Pan de Azúcar
226.6 km
Parva Domus
228.6 km
Rambla of Montevideo
225.9 km
Rincón del Caqute
37.8 km
Fortaleza de Santa Teresa
260.1 km
Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos
243.8 km
Estadio Charrúa
223 km
Residencia de Suárez y Reyes
221.5 km
Quebrada de los Cuervos
146.2 km
Estadio Domingo Burgueño
247.4 km
Castillo de Piria
228.7 km
Cerro de Montevideo
225.1 km
Palmar Dam
135.1 km
Cabildo Historical Council
226.7 km
General Artigas Bridge
206.8 km
Juan Manuel Blanes Museum
220.8 km
Trump Tower Punta del Este
251.8 km
Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago
226.8 km
Artigas Department
Canelones Department
Cerro Largo Department
Colonia Department
Durazno Department
Flores Department
Florida Department
Lavalleja Department
Maldonado Department
Montevideo Department
Paysandú Department
Río Negro Department
Rivera Department
Rocha Department
Salto Department
San José Department
Soriano Department
Tacuarembó Department
Treinta y Tres Department
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