Uruguay sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

In Uruguay, there are many grass green fields that crows are so fond of. The most typical trees in the country are the following: quebracho, willow, …
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The suburbs of the capital are no less interesting. Here Colonia del Sacramento remains one of the most important tourist destinations. The city was founded during the colonial period, so beautiful buildings of that time have become its signature element. Every year the city hosts a big agricultural fair that attracts farmers and planters from all parts of the country. This is the time when it's possible to buy absolutely best vegetables and exotic fruit in the country. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Charrua Indians, Creoles, and Europeans (Italians in particular) shaped the traditional cuisine of Uruguay. Uruguayans love gathering all together for …
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History and Entertainment
By the 16th century, the territory of Uruguay was populated by the Indian tribes of the Charrua. The colonial period began only in 1515. The first Europeans visiting the lands were Spaniards. In 1776, the territory of Uruguay became a part of the Kingdom of Rio de la Plata. At the beginning of the 19th century, the country saw the struggle for independence that was gained in 1825. Five years later, the first Constitution was adopted and the first political parties were formed in Uruguay. Nowadays, Uruguay is a republic. The exotic African country has started to attract tourists relatively recently.
It is safe to say that Uruguayans are patriotic people. Since early childhood, they learn to love their people, culture, and history. It is hard to …
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Just like in other countries, Uruguay has many historic and cultural landmarks. Of course, one vacation is not enough to understand the history and …
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Montevideo is the best place in Uruguay for travelers who wake up in the afternoon. The choice of nighttime entertainment is simply gorgeous in the …
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National and city parks of Uruguay
♥ National Park 'Cabo Polonio' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Rio Uruguay' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'San Miguel' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Cabo Polonio' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Rio Uruguay' . On the map


♥ National Park 'San Miguel' . On the map


Famous and uniques places in Uruguay from our review series
Hotel Fasano Las Piedras
From the series “Hotels Harmoniously Built into the Natural Landscape”
Guests of the Fasano Las Piedras hotel can enjoy the full-fledged eco-recreation. At your disposal is an excellent spa salon with indoor pool. Next to the hotel there are a lot of wonderful … Read all
Sightseeing in popular cities of Uruguay
Explorers reached this part of Uruguay for the first time at the beginning of the 16th century. That being said, the actual colonization of the territory started only two centuries later. Until that time, Punta del Este was nothing but an endless desert with dunes being its only decoration. In 1896, Antonio Lussich bought almost two thousand hectares of land here. Lussich planted different trees and bushes in the area. In total, thousands of eucalyptuses, pines, and acacias were planted in … Read more

Another interesting historical object is the Estévez Palace built in 1873. The luxurious palace originally belonged to Francisco Esteves, but by the end of the 19th century, it was acquired by the Uruguayan government. The building served as the main presidential residence for more than a hundred years until it was decided to convert it to a museum of presidential gifts. It functioned only a few years. In 2009, the beautiful palace was restored and converted into a mausoleum, which currently … Read more
