Travel Uruguay

The Eastern Republic of Uruguay (Spanish: República Oriental del Uruguay) is a country located in southern South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the north, the Uruguay River to the west, the estuary of the Río de la Plata (literally "River of the Silver", but commonly known in English as "River Plate") to the southwest, with Argentina on the other bank of both, and finally the South Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. About half of its people live in the capital and largest city, Montevideo. The nation is the second-smallest country in South America and is one of the most politically and economically stable.

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Uruguay: a natural country with its own charm

Uruguay has a wide variety of landscapes, keeps a perfect balance, stable weather all year-round, green prairies, refreshing beaches and exceptional care of the environment.    

History to see, to touch and to feel
The primitive inhabitants of Uruguay, were a hunter-gatherer people known as “Charrúas”.    
 
Prairies, highland, rivers and hot springs
There are no remarkable topographic features. Most of the country consists of gently undulating plains crossed by hills, ragged mountains, highlands, stone islands and ruggedness.    
 
The landscapes and their charm
Uruguay is a privileged zone of the world due to its low degrees of environmental pollution and its unusual preservation of nature. The potability of its waters is known as one of the best in the world.    
 
Art and entertainment
Uruguayan culture is manifested through multiple artistic expressions. Among its world renowned painters, there stand out: Blanes, Barradas, Figari, Torres García, Cúneo and Solari. Music has its best representatives in the styles of “candombe”, “murga” and “tango”. The greatest tango interpreter, Carlos Gardel, “The Magician”, was native of this country.

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