Category Archive Uruguay

Prison Contemporary Art Center of Uruguay

The former prison Miguelete that was in use until 1990 in Montevideo, was the first building prison in Uruguay, and soon will host the first contemporary art center of this country. This old jail opened in the late nineteenth century for the detention and control, will become "a space for [...]

La Paloma in Rocha, Uruguay

Located on the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Santa Maria, Department of Rocha in Uruguay, La Paloma is a quiet resort with beaches for all tastes that extend 20 km, and where we find completely different environments. Discover from the calm beaches, through those with strong waves, endless beaches and other [...]

Jose Ignacio, a picturesque seaside resort in Uruguay

In the department of Maldonado, 40 km from Punta del Este, Jose Ignacio is located, a quiet little Uruguayan resort and still retains its air of a fishing village as he knew to be in its wake. José Ignacio is known for its quiet beaches and roads, the beautiful countryside where [...]

Argentino Hotel: a hotel with tradition in Uruguay

Since 1930, the Hotel Argentino is a classic in Piriápolis, Uruguay. This large elegant building was very famous in America during that time, and where international newspapers come to be called the "Pearl of the Atlantic" because of its majesty, refinement, being the first to offer the treatment of Thalassotherapy (water therapy [...]

Ciudad de Salto, Uruguay

Falls City, capital of the same name in Uruguay, is situated on the River Uruguay, to face Concordia in the province of Entre Rios, Argentina. Its name is due to a jump that was before the Uruguay River built the Salto Grande Dam.
Leap has a waterfront [...]

Arapey and Termas de Dayman, Uruguay

Approximately 90 km north of Salto in Uruguay, is one of the oldest hot springs of this country, the Baths of Arapey, along the namesake river. These springs were discovered by chance during geological drilling for oil.
The Baths of Arapey constitute a large complex with hotels, motels, [...]

The new airport terminal in Montevideo, Uruguay

With an investment of over $ 130 million, the Carrasco International Airport is constructing a modern passenger terminal, and which is expected to be launched in mid of this year 2.009. This great work designed by architect Rafael Vinoly, seeking to become the most modern airport in South America.
The [...]

Necroturismo Central Cemetery in Montevideo, Uruguay

Many wonder what is the necroturismo?, Since this form of tourism is poorly exploited and therefore little known.
Admittedly, the world of tourism is so wide, it offers plenty of opportunities to develop new themed tours, including the question of necroturismo tours in cemeteries, and is [...]

Four Seasons Resort Carmelo: on the Rio de la Plata, Uruguay

Within a framework of nature and tranquility, surrounded by pine and eucalyptus trees on the banks of the River Plate, is the Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, an ideal place for a romantic getaway, weekend or more like the traveler.
The resort located just a few minutes of [...]

Mantra Resort Spa & Casino: luxury and simplicity in Punta del Este

On a quiet area of La Barra in Punta del Este and surrounded by green forests and vast beaches are located Mantra Resort Spa & Casino, a place where comfort and style complement each other making it almost perfect resort a good choice of accommodation for those travelers who make tourism in [...]