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Montevideo: Ciudad Creativa, Hist\u00f3rica y Cultural \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f<\/span><\/h1>\r\n \r\n\r\n ","short_description":"
The Uruguayan capital harmoniously combines modernity and tradition. Ancient architectural treasures such as the Cabildo, the Iglesia Matriz and the Puerta de la Ciudadela, styles such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco and modern avant-garde constructions such as the Torre de las Comunicaciones, give the city a unique identity.<\/article><\/article>.","description":"The capital's rambla, the access balcony to more than 30 kilometers of coastline<\/strong>, is one of the main attributes of Montevideo and a must-see for its inhabitants, who usually go there to drink mate and take long walks. There are also many green spaces, parks and gardens that offer multiple outdoor options.\r\n\r\nMontevideo also has a wide range of cultural activities. For example, its theatrical billboard, is strikingly extensive and varied, and includes both classic and modern or alternative shows. In its museums, cultural centers, cultural houses and exhibition halls it is possible to appreciate the art of a wide range of international artists such as Juan Manuel Blanes, Rafael Barradas, Pedro Figari, Joaqu\u00edn Torres Garc\u00eda, Jos\u00e9 C\u00faneo and Ignacio Iturria, among others.\r\n

More information about Montevideo<\/h3>\r\n
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  • The beginnings:<\/strong> Montevideo was founded by the governor and captain of the R\u00edo del Plata Don Bruno Mauricio de Zabala. The foundational process of the city is inscribed between 1724 and 1730, period in which the first settlers from Buenos Aires and the Canary Islands began to arrive. In 1833, the new layout for the New City was designed, which began to be fully implemented in 1861, unlike the Old City, which was walled around its perimeter, the New City was designed with wide, tree-lined streets where sumptuous stores and large residences were located.<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Capital with its feet in the river:<\/strong> Traveling along 30 kilometers of coastline is one of the unmissable possibilities offered by the capital of Montevideo, which never turns its back on the R\u00edo de la Plata. For an extensive stretch, from Capurro to Carrasco, extends the Rambla de Montevideo, which was conceived as a balcony overlooking the sea, for a true enjoyment of the coasts of the city.\r\nIts various sections have special beauty, since in its route, whether on foot, by bicycle or by car, in addition to beautiful beaches, it is possible to appreciate the urban architecture that surrounds them. Old and modern buildings, squares and sport spaces such as the skating rink in Parque Rod\u00f3, the skate park in Buceo and several outdoor gyms, follow one another forming attractive panoramic views for the tourist.\r\nFrom the capital's port, towards the east, there are the more urban beaches: Ram\u00edrez, Pocitos, Carrasco, Buceo, Malv\u00edn, while towards the west, there are other more rugged beaches with individual access such as La Colorada, Punta Espinillo, Punta Yeguas, Zabala or Santa Catarina. Montevideo's beaches are characterized by their fine white sands and the calm waters of the R\u00edo de la Plata, as well as by their safety. In addition to the lifeguard service, all the authorized beaches have health coverage and care for bathers through first aid posts and emergency and urgent medical attention. In the summer, in addition to enjoying the sun, sand and sea, tourists can enjoy free shows and recreational activities for children, young people and adults.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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    1. Plaza Matriz: Located in the Old City, between the streets Peatonal Sarand\u00ed and Juan Carlos G\u00f3mez, this square breathes history. The Matriz Church, the Cabildo and other historical buildings are located surrounding its mythical fountain, one of the most beautiful monuments of the city.<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. Centenario Stadium: Located in the area of Parque Batlle, it is the main sports venue in the country, with an impressive infrastructure capable of accommodating up to 80,000 spectators. It is possible to coordinate guided tours and learn about the milestones that transformed soccer into the greatest passion of Uruguayans.<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. Botanical Garden: Located in the Prado, it houses a large collection of flora from different parts of the world over more than thirteen hectares. The environment is ideal for long picnics and to connect with nature, without leaving the city. Access is free of charge.<\/li>\r\n \t
    4. Mercado del Puerto: It is one of the points of greatest congregation of tourists in the capital. Its gastronomy represents the most deeply rooted traditions of Uruguay. The asado is the predominant dish and most of the restaurants are parilladas but there are other options. The cultural spectacles and the crafts are also protagonists in the environment.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","primary_image":"[{\"id\":1298,\"url\":\"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Captura-de-pantalla-de-2023-04-11-15-39-26.png\"}]","secondary_image":"[{\"id\":1688,\"url\":\"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/home-montevideo.jpg\"}]","gallery_images":"[{\"id\":3306,\"url\":\"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LatidoAfro-cel-IntendenciaMontevideo.jpeg\"},{\"id\":3264,\"url\":\"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-montevideo-rambla-costa-1.webp\"},{\"id\":1688,\"url\":\"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/home-montevideo.jpg\"},{\"id\":1298,\"url\":\"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Captura-de-pantalla-de-2023-04-11-15-39-26.png\"},{\"id\":1042,\"url\":\"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Montevideo-desde-las-alturas.jpg\"},{\"id\":639,\"url\":\"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Teatro_Solis_-_Montevideo.jpg\"}]","enable_map":"1","coord_lat":"","coord_lng":"","locations":"-34.90592219537448,-56.19414032877197","department":"Montevideo","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/places\/1296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/places"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/places"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"place-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/place-categories?post=1296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}