Found in the southeastern section of South America, Uruguay
was originally part of Brazil, but it gained independence in
1825. The name can roughly be translated to river of painted
birds, which is very apt if you know anything about the
geography in the country. There are plenty of great beaches in
the country as well, if you want to relax on the beach and swim
or surf in the Atlantic Ocean.
Some Ideas for Trips to Uruguay
Atlantic Shore - Some of
the favorite destinations for fun on the beach are Cabo
Polonio, La Paloma and Punta del Diablo. If you're coming to
Uruguay for fun in the sun on the beach, there are quite a few
areas on the Atlantic Shore that might be of interest to you.
Maldonado and Canelones -
These are two popular areas - again for those looking for fun
on the beach near the ocean. Depending on what you're looking
for exactly, you'll want to pick one area. A little more
research will allow you to match the Uruguay Departments to
your interests.
Montevideo - This city is
where a large part of the people in the country live. As well,
it's a favorite destination for people visiting the country on
vacation. The architecture is opulent and really pretty
amazing. If old and new buildings that are works of art are
your thing, you'll want to set-up base in Montevideo.
The Country Ranch Life - If
you'd rather get away from the beach and the cities, there's
quite a bit of natural land - developed and not developed -
for you to explore and experience. Bring your own cowboy hat
if you want, although the native people may look at you a
little funny.
As you can see, there's plenty to do in Uruguay. While it may
not be the first country in South America that pops in your mind
when you think of a relaxing or fun-filled vacation, this is a
good thing. While there are plenty of tourists that travel to
the area, it's sort of a well kept secret that Uruguay is one of
the best places to visit in South America.
Ranching is very big in the country - ever since cattle were
introduced to the region by the Spanish. Today, agriculture is
more important than ever to modern Uruguay. That said, they do
pay a lot of attention to the tourism industry as well. If
you're going to Uruguay, you can expect to be treated like
royalty so that word gets out that it's a great place to travel
to for fun and relaxation.
Uruguay Fun Facts
Because of the grasslands,
Uruguay is known for raising cattle.
Almost all of the people in
Uruguay are from Europe originally.
Perhaps surprisingly,
Uruguay was ranked 45th in the world for quality of life.
Sadly, Uruguay was a hotbed
of activity for rivalries and wars between Portugal, Spain and
Britain in South America.
Millions of people travel to Uruguay every year. It's easy to
see why this is so, but if you're curious, you may want to book
a trip to find out for yourself. In today's economy, it could be
a great, cheap destination that has more to offer than you might
think. With beaches, ranches in the country, and cultured cities
impressively built, Uruguay is a destination you're going to
what to visit.
