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Montevideo
The
capital and only large city in Uruguay sprawls along the
banks of the Rio de la Plata, almost directly opposite Buenos
Aires. It is a picturesque place of colonial Spanish, Italian,
and art deco styles. Most attention is focused on the Ciudad
Vieja, the old city, built on a peninsula close to the port
and harbor, and the commercial center located around Plaza
Independencia to the east.
Beer Cart, Montevideo
Recommended
Hotels & Estancias
Victoria
Plaza Hotel
The
Victoria Plaza is a modern high-rise first class hotel with
an emphasis on comfort. It is set in the heart of the financial
district, just a few minutes from the shopping centers and
beaches.
Belmost
House
The
hotel is situated in the upscale residential area of Carasco,
only a few minutes from the airport and close to the beach.
It has a quiet, elegant atmosphere.
Private
Estancias
There
are several noted estancias (private ranches) located
outside Montevideo, such as La Calera and San
Pedro del Timote, that are available on a limited basis.
Please ask Marco Polo Vacations for details.
Montevideo 3 Days / 2 Nights Daily Departures
Day 1 - Arrive Montevideo - Meeting upon arrival at
the airport and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is
at leisure.
Day 2 - Montevideo - Included is a morning guided tour of the political,
commercial and cultural center of Uruguay. Visit
key points of interest, including the Legislative
Palace, a magnificent and lavish piece of
architecture (built in the 1930s), boasting mosaic
marble and granite floor and walls, adorned with
stained glass windows (closed on weekends). Brief
stop at a lookout point on Montevideo’s Hill for a
panoramic view of the city and surroundings. Visit
the lovely parks, monuments and residential area.
Continue along the "Rambla" (riverfront drive)
for a view of the famed riverfront beaches of
Montevideo. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 3 - Depart Montevideo - Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
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Half
Day Excursions
Montevideo
A morning survey of the city begins at Avenida 18 de Julio,
a street filled with shops and restauraunts. Stop at Independence
Square to see the Artigas Monument, Salve Palace and the
old city. Continue along Libertador Avenue to visit the
beautiful COngress Palace. At Prado Park, you will see Montevideo's
oldest and grandest residences, the Blanes Museum and Botanical
Gardens. Conclude the tour with a drive past the United
Nations Avenue, and along the river Palte, where the modern
suburbs are located.
Antiques fair, Montevideo
Full
Day Excursions
Punta
Del Este
Drive
east along the Atlantic coast to teh very famous resort
of Punta del Este. Stop along the way to visit the colorful
villages of Pinapolis, Punta Ballena, Pinares, and Las Delicias.
In Punta del Este, see the yacht marina, the residential
areas with magnificent mansions and the shopping district.
After a sampling of delicious Uruguayan cuisine, return
to Montevideo.
Casa Pueblo - Punta Ballena, Punta del Este
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