Montevideo is an excellent place for unforgettable discoveries. Visit the Flea market for the first impressions. It is an outdoor museum where you can not only touch, but also buy exhibits. Silver, copper, and bronze exhibits, the collection of old books, and local craftsmen's pieces of art are just some of the things displayed on the flea market. Here, you can buy even a phonograph and license plates.
Another unforgettable quest is the search for typical Uruguayan gifts. You can find them not only in shops, but also in the flea market mentioned above. Souvenirs in Montevideo are quite different from classic European ones. The main gift is a bombilla. It is a special bowl for national mate. In gift shops and markets, there are a lot of tools for cooking this herbal tea. After buying this coveted bowl with a straw, you should search for stylish leather high-quality items. Those who want to bring something better than a leather belt should pay attention to colorful masks made and painted manually. In Montevideo, you can also find such traditional gifts, as clay figurines and colorful T-shirts.
Rhodes Park located in the southern part of the city is a famous attraction but very few tourists stay here for a long time. At first glance, the park is quite small and ordinary. Its main secret is cute colorful parrots. They live in tree canopies. It is very interesting to watch these bright and smart birds. The park will delight photographers who can improve their skills in photographing birds.
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