Montevideo, Uruguay view on map

world66.com:
The old city, Ciudad Vieja, has many colonial buildings that are now museums, art galleries, antique shops and restaurants. Read more from http://www.world66.com/southamerica/uruguay

cia.gov:
Montevideo, founded by the Spanish in 1726 as a military stronghold, soon took advantage of its natural harbor to become an important commercial center. Read more from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world...

lonelyplanet.com:
Many refugees from areas of rural poverty flooded into the city -mostly living in conventillos ,large, older houses converted into multi-family slums in Ciudad Vieja (old city). Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/uruguay/mon...

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Often bypassed by travelers in favor of Buenos Aires, Montevideo has suffered at the hands of its more famous and flamboyant neighbors. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/uruguay/mon...

wikitravel.org:
Nh Columbia Hotel [6] Rambla Gran Bretana 473 Tel:+59.82.9160001 Email: nhcolumbia@nh-hotels.com This hotel is near the Ciudad Vieja with views of the Rambla. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Montevideo

wikipedia.org:
18 de Julio is the city's main avenue and extends from the Plaza Independencia ,which is the junction between the Ciudad Vieja (the historical quarter) and the rest of the city, to the limit between the neighborhoods of Cordón and Parque Batlle. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montevideo

world66.com:
The city was founded in 1726 on a promontory between the Rio del Plata and an inner bay; this area is still known as the Ciudad Vieja and is the area of main interest for visitors. Read more from http://www.world66.com/southamerica/uruguay/montev...

lonelyplanet.com:
It boasts one of South America's most interesting capitals, charming colonial towns, the hilly interior -true gaucho (cowboy) country -and a cluster of internationally renowned beach resorts. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/uruguay/

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Major drawcards like Colonia's heritage-listed center and the pristine beaches along the Uruguayan Riviera have long been set up for tourists. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/uruguay/sig...

world66.com:
This plaza is a central meeting place for many portenos (people of Buenos Aires) -it is nice to walk around or to sit on one of the park benches, but it has also seen much bloodshed in the past. Read more from http://www.world66.com/southamerica/argentina/buen...

world66.com:
Domestic flights are absurdly cheap but somewhat limited. Read more from http://www.world66.com/southamerica/uruguay/gettin...

frommers.com:
Look for Plaza Independencia and Plaza Constitución to find the center of the district. Read more from http://www.frommers.com/destinations/montevideo/23...

lonelyplanet.com:
Parque Nacional Santa Teresa More an historical than a natural attraction, this coastal park contains the hilltop Fortaleza de Santa Teresa, begun by the Portuguese but captured ... more >. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

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Uruguayan hero Jos� Artigas fought against the Spanish but was unable to prevent a Brazilian takeover of the Banda (the original name of the eastern shore of the R�o de la Plata). Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/uruguay/his...

wikitravel.org:
Piriapolis,like Punta del Este is a beach resort and active between December and March.Crowds,and prices; drop dramatically in the low season. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Piriapolis

lonelyplanet.com:
Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, has a sly sophistication and surprising cultural diversity for such a small population. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

wikitravel.org:
In addition to tango, La Boca is famous for its football, and you may also take a tour of the La Bombonera Stadium. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Buenos_Aires

wikitravel.org:
Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/S%C3%A3o_Paulo

frommers.com:
In Puno, Peru, it's one of the largest and most colorful folk religious festivals in the Americas, with abundant music and dance troupes, many in fantastic costumes and masks. Read more from http://www.frommers.com/destinations/southamerica/...

wikipedia.org:
The Battle of Montevideo was a battle between the British Empire and the Spanish Empire during the Napoleonic Wars, in which British forces captured the city of. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Montevideo_...

wikipedia.org:
Then, in 1826-1828, Argentine troops fighting against Brazil were paid in one-peso notes issued by Banco Nacional of Buenos Aires for Provincia Oriental ("Eastern Province", i.e., Uruguay). Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Currency_of_Uruguay

world66.com:
There are pretty good tango as well. Read more from http://www.world66.com/southamerica/uruguay/montev...

lonelyplanet.com:
Casas de Cambio (currency-exchange houses) in Montevideo, Colonia and Atlantic beach resorts change cash and travelers checks (the latter at slightly lower rates or modest commissions). Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/uruguay/mon...

lonelyplanet.com:
One of Uruguay's favorite pastimes is dancing the tango. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/uruguay/mon...

lonelyplanet.com:
Luckily, I was a little confused about how exactly to spend 8 hours in tiny Colonia, and ended up deciding to go to the ferry terminal an hour early. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/letters/sam/uru_pc.htm...