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ABOUT URUGUAY
Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, is a country located in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.4 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area. An estimated 88% of the population are of European descent. Uruguay's only land border is with Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, to the north.
 
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Experience the vibrant energy of Montevideo, Uruguay's capital city, known for its stunning coastline and the iconic Rambla.
Cabo Polonio is a caserío (hamlet) located in the eastern coast of Uruguay in the Rocha Department. Cabo Polonio has no roads leading to it and is located about 7 km from the main highway. It is accessible by walking through the dunes or by 4x4 vehicles. The region has no electricity or running water for the few hundred houses of this town, and wind power and a few generators are used to power some of the posadas and grocery store. There is a lighthouse that gets power from the national grid.
Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay offers a charming blend of history and culture, making it an ideal travel destination. Visitors can stroll along its cobblestone streets, explore the UNESCO-listed Barrio Histórico, and admire the colonial architecture. The city also offers a variety of activities, such as visiting the iconic lighthouse, relaxing at picturesque riverside cafes, and enjoying the serene views of the Río de la Plata.
Garzón is a village in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. Garzón is also the name of the municipality to which the village belongs. It includes the following zones: Garzón, Faro José Ignacio, Playa Juanita, Puntas de José Ignacio, Cañada de la Cruz, Costas de José Ignacio, Laguna Garzón.
Punta del Este is an upscale resort on the southern tip of Uruguay, southeast of Maldonado and about 140 km east of Montevideo. Although the town has a year-round population of about 7,300, the summer tourist boom often boosts the population by an extra 500,000.
Punta del Diablo is a seaside locality in Uruguay, Rocha Department, 298 km east from the capital Montevideo. The permanent population consists of about 600 inhabitants, mostly fishermen and artisans, while during high tourism season, the population swells to approximately 25,000, mostly with Argentinians, Brazilians and Europeans on holiday. As with the country it is located in, the primary language spoken in Punta del Diablo is Spanish.
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Experience the vibrant energy of Montevideo, Uruguay's capital city, known for its stunning coastline and the iconic Rambla.




La Fiesta Patria Gaucha
The La Fiesta Patria Gaucha comes alive for several days each March in the Uruguayan town of Tacuarembo, 250 miles north of Montevideo. The grand festival celebrates rural traditions and the gaucho, or cowboy, lifestyle."
Source: latitudenews.com