Brief presentation on urugway

1. URUGUAY

2. Geographical location
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3. Uruguay Area
• Total176,215 km2 (89th)
68,037 sq mi
• Water (%)1.5
Uruguay Population
• 2016 estimate 3,427,000 (134th)
• 2011 census 3,286,314
• Density 18.6/km
2
(198th)
48.3/sq mi

4. Uruguay
Capital: Montevideo

5. Uruguay’s Tourist Attraction
1. COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO
2. MONTEVIDEO
3. PUNTA DEL ESTE
4. THE ROCHA COAST
5. PIRIAPOLIS

6. PIRIAPOLIS
• Piriapolis used to be the summer holiday destination of choice before Punta del
Este took off. Today it remains a popular spot thanks to its beaches, but also the
more tranquil atmosphere it offers. Apart from its promenade (Rambla de los
Argentinos), which the city revolves around, and its beaches, one of the most
famous attractions in Piriapolis is the Sugar Loaf Mountain (Cerro Pan de
Azucar), the third highest point in a generally flat Uruguay. From the top, there
are endless views of the coastline and the authentic gaucho landscape. There is
also San Antonio Hill, much closer to the centre of town, which you can ascend
by chairlift.
• To get to Piriapolis from Montevideo, you can take a bus from the city or from the
airport. A good option is to rent a car and then continue exploring further up
Uruguay’s coast.

8. THE ROCHA COAST
• If you’re looking for something less developed, head to the coast of
the Rocha department. This area honours the national slogan
of Uruguay Natural. Places such as La Paloma, Cabo Polonio and La
Pedrera are the favourites of different tourist groups, from families to
backpackers, surfers and young adults.
• Cabo Polonio is a special experience the rustic fishing village has no
electricity or running water, creating a real escape from modern life,
perfect for a relaxing vacation. La Pedrera is perfect if you enjoy
surfing or want to start learning how to catch the perfect wave. iI also
has one of the best beaches on the whole coast. The biggest town in
the department is La Paloma, a small city that sits alongside nice wide
beaches, with all the comforts that a tourist may need.

10. PUNTA DEL ESTE
• Located 130Km from Montevideo, Punta del
Este is arguably the most famous beach resort
town in South America. It has in recent year
gained a reputation as being the St. Tropez of
South America thanks to its beautiful beaches,
modern city and glitzy nightlife, attracting the
rich and the famous. It is an extremely popular
summer destination for Argentines, as well as
Brazilians and cruise ship passengers.

12. MONTEVIDEO
• Uruguay’s biggest city is Montevideo, the country’s capital. It’s a
beautiful city filled with old European architecture, and, despite
being the capital, has a laid-back environment, even in the busiest
areas. Some of Montevideo’s top landmarks include the old city
quarter, the Puerta de la Ciudadela, the Teatro Solis, and Parque
Rodó.
• Another attraction you can’t miss is the Rambla, a promenade
stretching 22km along the city’s coast, as well as the beaches where
the Rio de la Plata reaches the Atlantic Ocean. After a
day sightseeing the attractions of the city you can relax, play sports
and watch the sunset on the beach

14. COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO
• Colonia del Sacramento is a top destination due to its closeness to
Buenos Aires on the other side of the Rio de la Plata. Many people
come across the river for a day trip from Argentina’s capital. You can
take a ferry from Buenos Aires to Colonia, which takes 1 hour on
the fast boat and 3 hours on the slow one.
• What makes Colonia so popular is its Historic Quarter, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. The ancient cobbled streets of this old
Portuguese city are lined with museums, churches and old
buildings. There is also a scenic river promenade and an antique
bullring (Plaza de Toros). It’s a good place to unwind for a few days,
or to use as a starting point to continue along Ruta 1 to Montevideo
and beyond.