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Uruguay Overview
Just across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires lies the second-smallest nation in South America. But while Uruguay is a little place, it certainly makes a big impression. With an impressive living standard, high literacy rate, large urban middle class, and excellent social services—including the best medical care system in South America—it has become a model for other developing countries in the region. Despite its homogeneous population (mostly of European descent), Uruguay reveals splendid contrasts. This is a land of dusty colonial towns and sparkling beach resorts, of rough-and-ready gauchos and subtle artists and festive plazas. Uruguay is a place where soccer (fútbol) is worshipped without reserve, where the sun shines brightly and the air stays warm, where few question the dignity of their homeland. And despite the economic troubles of recent years, Uruguay remains a proud and peaceful nation.
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On Punta Ballena
Punta del Este, Uruguay Description: A hotel and art gallery restaurant complex on Punta Ballena, favored for watching the sunset.... Read More Catedral
At Ituzaingó, overlooking Plaza Constitucion
Calle Sarandí Montevideo, Uruguay Description: Also known as Iglesia Matriz, the cathedral was the city's first public building, erected in... Read More El Cabildo (Town Hall)
Overlooking Plaza Constitucion
Juan Carlos Gómez 1362 Montevideo, Uruguay Description: Uruguay's constitution was signed in the old town hall, which also served as the city's... Read More advertisement
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