The oldest part of Montevideo is La Ciudad Vieja (The old city) (1724).

The architecture in this part of the city is mainly Colonial with narrow streets.

It is very nice to hang out in "El Mercado del puerto". Here you can have a lunch accompanied by live music, the best beer in the most montevidean enviroment of the city.

Every saturday, in downtown, a big antique market with typical Uruguayan art and pieces made of silver, stones and, pure wool products.

La Ciudad Vieja is connected with the rest of the city by the "puerta de la ciudadela".

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When you go through the "puerta de la ciudadela" there is the big "Plaza Independencia" (Main square) on which you will find a statue of one of the heroes in history of Uruguay "José Artigas".

He fought against the Spanish but was unable to prevent a Brazilian takeover of the "Banda Oriental" (the original name of the eastern shore of the Río de la Plata).

From the "Plaza Independencia" you will look at the main shopping street of Montevideo; 18 de Julio
The development of this part of the city started in 1832.

The peninsula Punta del Este is THE PLACE to go if you like a summer full of disco's, beaches, nightlife and beautifull people. It is the place for surfing, sailing, golf and jetskiing.

It is the place where the rich from all over the world spent their vacation. Punta del Este lies two and a half hour drive west of Montevideo. There is also a international airport.

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Also beautifull but more quite are the beaches of Piriapolis.

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.

If you want a real quite place, go to Punta del Diablo.

The coast is a combination of sand and rocks. This place is highly recommended for those who have enough with bare necessities.There are only a small amount of "cabañas" and houses for rent.

Also beautifull but more quite are the beaches of Piriapolis.

The village Piriapolis is surrounded by parks, where you can walk or go horsbackriding

Colonia de sacramento is a small village two and a half hour drive from Montevideo. It was put on the list of world heritage of UNESCO in 1995.

In 1680 Colonia was founded by the portugues. In the old part of the city which is more than 300 years old, you still find streets made of cobblestones and houses built in portugues style.

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Go to the "Valley of Pozos Azules" for a hike and take a shower under a waterfall. You will walk on one of the highest points of Uruguay with a beautifull view, only surrounded by wild horses.

Visit "Cerro Pan de Azúcar". Here is a reserve of native animals. Take a trip on a horse and enjoy the nature of Uruguay.

The city of Salto has been founded in 1817. It is situated in the northwest of Uruguay near the River Uruguay. It is the capital of the department,

Salto is most famous for its thermen which can be found outside the city and in the country-side.

So go up to Salto and stay a few days to relax in the beautifull spa's of Uruguay.

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