The Capital of Architecture

Kelly Beltran

The colonial period from 1516 to 1810 was characterized by a struggle for controlof the area by Spain and Portugal, with minor incursions by the British and French. It was during this time that Montevideo was founded (1726). Between 1811 and 1827, during the wars of independence, the formation of the national identity materialized around the epics of Artigas and the 33 Orientales. In 1828, Uruguay gained independence as a buffer state between Argentina and Brazil. Until the early twentieth century, the country engaged in an internal contest for political power through civil wars, dictatorships, and caudillismo . Polarization of the contending factions resulted in the formation of two opposing parties: the Blancos and Colorados.

Typical food• Asado • Parillada • Mollejas • Chinchulines • Tripa Gorda• Morcilla Dulce• Bombilla • Galleta Marina

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Dance• Tango• Milango • Murga

Music• Canto Popular• Candombe Beat • Uruguayan Rock

Top 10 Hotels 1. Fasano Punta Del Este

• Pool Outdoor• Spa Facility • Tennis Courts on Site • Golfing • Horseback Riding

2. Mantra Punta Del Este

• Banquets & Meetings• Disabled Access • Child Programs • Beach • Horseback Riding • Recommended Rooms

3. The Conrad Punta del Este Resort and Casino • The Large Tourist & entertainment complex• Fine Dinning on Site • Pool Outdoor• Spa Facility

• Casino Gambling • Golfing • Tennis Courts on Site

4. Four Seasons Carmelo

• Child Programs • Tennis Courts on Site • Beach • Ecological Tourism • Jogging & Running

5. Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel

• Pool Indoor• Spa Facility• Fine Dinning

6. Fasano Las Pierdas

• 100% non smoking Hotel • Gym • Bar • Free Wi-Fi • Indoor Pool • Spa • Steam Rooms

7. Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio

• Game Room • Outdoor Pool • Spa • Gym • Pet Friendly

8. Costa Colonia

• Boardroom • Free Wifi • Indoor Pool• Jacuzzi • Outdoor Pool • Sauna • Spa

9. Casa Zinc

• Lounge • Pets Allowed • Shopping Area Nearby• Bicycle Rentals Nearby

10. Playa Vik Jose Ignacio

• Bar • Garden • Jacuzzi • Outdoor Pool • Spa

Top 10 Restaurants 1. Ristorante Panini Italian restaurant with freshly prepared innovative pastas, nice presentation and local wines.

2. Don Peperone Pizza, pasta, salads, parrilladas, and traditional desserts

3. El Fogon Traditional Parrillada & seafood

4. El Callejon Cozy Bar and suitable

5. Mercado del Puerto Traditional cuisine, paridallas, and seafood

6. Las Picapiedras Huge portions of food of typical South America cuisine

7. Las Brasas Costilla al lomo and seafood

8. Restaurant Dackel German restaurant

9. El Abasto Parilla Indoor and Outdoor casual spot, thereis also a performance from Teatro Solis

10. Arcadia Its is a quiet paradise and the best restaurant in Montevideo

Top 10 Attractions 1. Punta del Diablo Walk in miles of empty beach coastlines, surf and fish till you drop, and enjoy wooden cabins and trouble free rural lifestyle.

2. Punta del Este It is know world wide as a plush resort with miles of beaches.

3. Isla de Gorriti Beaches that could satisfy the hydrophilic man in you. Eighteenth century fortresses also abound this idyllic place

4. Montevideo Travel to the place of Spanish Italian art deco designs and see for yourself the cultural diversity in this patch of land.

5. Casa Pueblo Take a look inside the Uruguay’s Mediterranean villa and art gallery and explore its rooms devoted to Carlos Vilaro’s materpieces.

6. Water Sports Uruguay's long beach lines give unlimited possibilities when it comes to water based activities. Find your gear and do some boating, swimming, and fishing in some beautiful waters.

7. Colonia del Sacramento This is a place where you can have some of the most scenic spots together. Visit the City’s museum, Drawbridge, lighthouse, and bullrings.

8. Plaza de Torros Let your eyes feast Plaza de Torros grand architecture that characterizes this short lived bullring. Sneak in with the locals through abroken gate and enter the bull fighter’s arena.

9. Feria de Tristan Narvaja Shop around for secondhand books, pets, fruits vegetables, and fish in this one of a kind market. shop during Sundays and treat yourself with a hoard of bohemian goods in display.

10. Palacio Salvo This building intended for hotel is now a home for a multitude of residential units and office spaces.