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The capital of the state, the city of Montevideo, began its turbulent history in 1726, when the Spaniards founded the fortress of the same name.
The old part of the city, massively built up in the 18th and early 19th centuries, holds interesting sights: the cathedral, the fortress, the theater, the parliament building and the New Town Hall. The luxurious suburb of Montevideo is visited by lovers of beach and resort vacations.
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The ancient town of Colonia del Sacramento is home to one of Uruguay's most visited attractions, the lighthouse and the ruins of the Monastery of St. Francis.
The monastery, built in 1638, has not survived to this day. Nevertheless, tourists actively visit its ruins, finding them very picturesque. In 1867, a lighthouse was erected on the monastery ruins. At night, it beautifully illuminates the ruins of the monastery.
This amazing building is located on the shore of a bay 12 km from Punta del Este. The building, built in a whimsical style by Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilar, is now a symbol of Uruguay.
The house, rising as a white rock above the bay, looks very spectacular. Currently, the house houses an art gallery, a museum and a hotel.
The official residence of the President of Uruguay is located in Independence Square in the capital of Uruguay. The construction of this structure with the original name "Executive Tower" began back in 1965, but turbulent historical events prevented the work from being finished on time. It was not until 2009 that the President's office was moved to this building.
In the historic part of Montevideo is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saints Philip and James, better known as the Cathedral. The foundations of the structure were laid in 1790. Built in a neoclassical colonial style, the Cathedral is now a National Historic Monument of Uruguay.
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This palace is located in Montevideo. It was built in the 1920s and belonged to the Salvo brothers. The palace was planned to be converted into a hotel, but this did not happen. It became an office and presidential palace.
It is now the tallest building in Latin America. The palace is across from Independence Square, which is still private property except for the Tango Museum. The museum is a great place to learn about the history of tango and watch beautiful performances.
Lobos is a small rocky island in the Atlantic Ocean off the southern coast of Uruguay. It is known for being inhabited by large colonies of harbor seals and lions. To observe them, tourists come to Lobos by boat.
People do not live on the island, the only trace of modern civilization here is a white lighthouse. The construction is fully automated and runs on solar panels. At night, every five seconds the lighthouse sends a white flash into the ocean, which is used to guide ships. When thick fog descends on Uruguay's coastal waters, the structure sounds an audible alert, adding to the magic of the moment.
Carnival in South America is not just a Brazilian tradition. Uruguay has its own carnival, and Montevideo has its own Carnival Museum. It was created relatively recently, in 2008, and primarily not for tourists, but for locals to preserve the traditions of this action and pass them on to the younger generation.
In the museum you can see carnival costumes and masks of different epochs, musical instruments, numerous photos and documents telling about the history of carnival in Uruguay, and watch popular science films on this subject.
This is a small and quiet village of only about 1,000 people, with about 25,000 people visiting during the peak season from December through February. Tourists come here to relax on the soft sands along the Atlantic coast. It is also a fishing town that can only take an hour to get around.
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The Portuguese founded the city in 1680, but it was captured by the Spanish a few months later. Subsequently, Colonia del Sacramento changed hands many times. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction where archaeological sightseers come to see the historic part of the city.
Mario Irarazabal's famous sculpture appeared on Punta del Este beach in 1982 as part of an international meeting of contemporary sculptors.
This original construction, according to the author's idea, was supposed to be a warning to vacationers swimming nearby. The sculpture is made of cement and is about 3 meters high.
The Rio Negro, or Black River, is one of the largest rivers in the country, whose course divides Uruguay into southern and northern parts. Like the Uruguay River, of which it is a tributary, it originates in Brazil.
On the Rio Negro stands several hydroelectric power plants, supplying electricity to a large part of the republic. There are also several reservoirs on this river, the largest of which is the Rincon del Bonete, which is also the largest reservoir on the continent.
This park is located in the neighborhood of the same name with beautiful trees and surrounding buildings. It is the largest urban park in Montevideo.
Prado Park covers an area of 106 hectares and is perfect for a nice picnic. The park has walking trails, botanical gardens and a rose garden with flowers from France. The park is home to the Blanes Museum with beautiful walking paths and manicured gardens.
This is one of the most famous beaches in Uruguay, called the South Monaco. Many people including actors and rich celebrities visit this place and enjoy its beauty.
The attractions of this area are its golden sands and the home of whales. Two small islands are visible from the beach. These islands have a lighthouse, ruins of Portuguese forts and a nature reserve, which we have already told you about above.
A small fishing village gave its name to one of Uruguay's national parks. Cabo Polonio Park includes marine and terrestrial ecosystems, as well as islands. A colony of sea lions can be seen near the village. Tourists usually travel through the national park on foot or by rented jeep.
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