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Places and Destinations:

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Step back into history in this popular colonial town, resort city, a UNESCO heritage historic district and one of the least known treasures for visitors to South America.

Montevideo, Capital of Uruguay
Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, is a charming, cosmopolitan city, offering the visitor a taste of colonial days in the Ciudad Vieja, or old city, a choice of sandy beaches, nightlife, cultural and artistic events and a pleasant climate.

Piriápolis, Uruguay
Developed before Punta del Este along the lines of a European spa resort, Piriápolis attracts visitors for its excellent beaches, lively nightlife, recreational facilities and relaxed vacation lifestyle.

Punta del Este, Uruguay
Punta del Este, Uruguay is called the St. Tropez of Uruguay for its miles of beautiful, pristine beaches, its upscale and exclusive resort tradition, and the wealth of its summer visitors. Expensive by local standards, Punta del Este is attractively priced compared to European and US resorts.

The Uruguayan Coasts
With miles of great beaches tourists flock to the Uruguayan Riviera. Won't you join them?

Uruguay for Visitors
From the famed resorts along the Gold Coast to gauchos Uruguay has a lot to offer.

Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria
The festival, sometimes lasting days, is a mix of Christian and pagan religions and is celebrated in Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, Chile and Venezuela on February 2.

Gauchos, Huasos and Llaneros
The cowboys of South America: all brilliant horsemen, with similar histories and yet so different. Begin this series with the Gauchos of Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil.

Jesuit Missions of South America
The Jesuit Missions in South America began in Brazil, then spread to what is now Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay, with one in Uruguay. They are all on the tourist mission circuit, and a worthwhile visit to learn about Spanish and Portuguese colonial history.

José Gervasio Artigas
Uruguay's greatest national hero is celebrated with a national holiday, the Natalicio de Artigas, on the day of his birth, June 19.

Karumbé Project - The Sea Turtles of Uruguay
Karumbé project monitors two foraging and developmental areas of juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the Cerro Verde region.