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'''[[Tourism]] in [[Uruguay]]''' is an important facet of the [[Economy of Uruguay|nation's economy]]. |
'''[[Tourism]] in [[Uruguay]]''' is an important facet of the [[Economy of Uruguay|nation's economy]]. |
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[[Uruguay]] has different [[tourism|tourist]] destinations among those that stand [[Punta del Este]], [[Piriápolis]], [[Montevideo]], [[Colonia del Sacramento]], [[Salto, Uruguay|Salto]], [[Lavalleja]], [[Rocha]], [[Artigas Department|Artigas]], [[Rivera Department|Rivera]], among others. |
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Relative to its modest land area and population, Uruguay is both a popular international tourism destination and home to a vigorous, domestic tourist trade. Nearly 1.8 million tourists arrived in 2007, and their estimated expenditures in 2007 were of around US$800 million - an increase over 2006 levels of about a third. Domestic expenditures, however, remained around 60% of the nation's tourist activity.<ref name="WTO2008">[http://www.tourismroi.com/Content_Attachments/27670/File_633513750035785076.pdf WTO: World Tourism Barometer]</ref><ref name=weforum>[https://members.weforum.org/pdf/ttcr09/Uruguay.pdf World Economic Forum: Uruguay]</ref> |
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Nearly 1.8 million tourists arrived in 2007, and their estimated expenditures in 2007 were of around US$800 million - an increase over 2006 levels of about a third. Domestic expenditures, however, remained around 60% of the nation's tourist activity.<ref name="WTO2008">[http://www.tourismroi.com/Content_Attachments/27670/File_633513750035785076.pdf WTO: World Tourism Barometer]</ref><ref name=weforum>[https://members.weforum.org/pdf/ttcr09/Uruguay.pdf World Economic Forum: Uruguay]</ref> |
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The following is a summary of indicators of activity in the nation's tourism sector. |
The following is a summary of indicators of activity in the nation's tourism sector. |
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==Punta del Este== |
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[[File:DSC08463.JPG|thumb||Punta del Este, the queen of the Uruguayan riviera]] |
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{{Main|Punta del Este}} |
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Punta del Este is located at the extreme southeast of the country, on a small peninsula that gives it its name and taken as conventional limit on the Uruguayan coast between [[Atlantic Ocean]] and [[River Plate]]. Its beaches are divided into Mansa, or meek, (river side) and Brava, or brave, (ocean side). The name given to these beaches is because the first, to give to the River Plate and be sheltered from the winds and currents from the Atlantic Ocean, almost always presents its fairly calm waters, while the "Brava" beach, the longer ocean has a much more impetuous waves. Punta del Este is virtually connected to the city of [[Maldonado, Uruguay|Maldonado]] and eastward spread widely, encompassing [[La Barra]] and [[José Ignacio, Uruguay|José Ignacio]]. It has 122 hotels, 80 restaurants, an international airport and a yacht port that can accommodate 500 boats. About 8 kilometers southeast of Punta del Este is the [[Isla de Lobos (Uruguay)|Lobos Island]] full of [[South American fur seal]]s. |
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==Piriápolis== |
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[[File: Castillo Piria.jpg|left|thumb|[[Piria Castle]]]] |
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{{Main|Piriápolis}} |
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Piriápolis is a city and resort of [[Maldonado Department]], located an hour's drive east from the capital, Montevideo. It has a fixed population of 7,579 inhabitants, although the floating population is much higher, especially between December and March. It was the first resort town in the country, today under the shadow of Punta del Este, largest and most popular. Receives many [[Argentina|Argentine]] visitors and a growing number of [[Europe|European]], although domestic tourism is very important. |
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The city has its axis around the Rambla de los Argentinos, a coastal avenue that takes its name from the major customers of the founder of the city, the hotels [[Francisco Piria]]. With an economy centered on tourism, the city has hotels and casinos, a very active nightlife in the summer months as well as public parks, religious centers, viewpoints, etc. In high season, it can reach Piriápolis in ferry from the port of Montevideo and Buenos Aires. |
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The Chapel of San Antonio, on top of the homonymous hill, one of many around the city, offers a panoramic view and can be reached by road or by air chair. For more intrepid travelers it offers the possibility to climb the third highest mountain in the country, the Pan de Azúcar, near [[Pan de Azúcar, Uruguay|its namesake city]], about 10 km outside the resort. |
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Near Piriápolis are rock formations on the sea, called ''Punta Fría'', ''[[Punta Colorada]]'' and ''Punta Negra'', which are excellent fishing all year round. There are also white sand beaches as '' San Francisco '' and '' Playa Hermosa '', which are at a very short distance from the resort center. |
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==La Paloma== |
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{{AP|La Paloma, Rocha|l1=La Paloma}} |
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[[File:FaroPalomaWeb.JPG|thumb|350px|La Paloma]] |
[[File:FaroPalomaWeb.JPG|thumb|350px|La Paloma]] |
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'''La Paloma''' is a ocean [[resort]] located in the [[Cape of Santa María (Uruguay)|Cape of Santa María]], founded on September 1, 1874. It is located in the east in the [[Rocha Department]]. The distance that separates it from [[Montevideo]] is 240 km, and is approximately 90 km of [[Punta del Este]] and 160 km of [[Chuy]], a town bordering [[Brazil]]. It stands out for its tranquility and its beautiful beaches, whose length is approximately 20 km. The permanent population of 5,300 inhabitants, increasing tourist arrivals to 30,000 in the summer months (January-February-March). The resort owes its name to that formerly the Cape Santa María was a very feared by sailors tip, and from afar because of the amount of rocks and the foam of the waves, seemed see the outline of a dove. |
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Uruguay is home to numerous scenic shores, fishing and hunting areas, hot springs, horse and cattle ranches open for visitors, small towns rich in colonial and early national architectural heritage, and an extensive metropolitan area. |
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The homes are alpine style of French design, most are for rent. La Paloma has different beaches with different characteristics (with rocks, with waves, calm waters, deep, fishing). Some of them are La Aguada, Costa Azul, La Balconada, Anaconda y El Cabito. |
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In the department of Rocha, it is also a paradise for fans of [[Birdwatching]]<ref>[http://www.turismo.gub.uy/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=216&Itemid=195&lang=es Introducción]</ref> |
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==Punta del Diablo== |
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[[File:Punta del Diablo 07.JPG|thumb|Coast of Punta del Diablo.]] |
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{{AP | Punta del Diablo}} |
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The Resort '''Punta del Diablo''' was originally a small fishing village. Located on the coast of [[Rocha Department]]. The distance that separates it from [[Montevideo]] is 298 km. |
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Its beaches, framed on three rocky headlands that make up the "trident", occupy about 10 km of coastline. |
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Its permanent population is about 650 inhabitants, mostly fishermen and craftsmen. In summer it becomes one of the main Uruguayan resorts receiving large influx of [[Argentina|Argentine]], [[Brazil|Brazilian]] and [[Europe|European]] tourists. |
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==La Pedrera== |
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{{Main|La Pedrera, Rocha|l1 = La Pedrera}} |
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La Pedrera is located at km 227.200 of Route 10, Juan Díaz de Solís, a little east of Cape of Santa María, on a narrow and small peninsula called Punta Rubia. |
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It is a small resort with excellent infrastructure for accommodation. For its peculiarities has a strong exclusive and cosmopolitan character. It is ideal for family holidays. Its beaches support both rest and recreation, such as fishing or the most available water sports. |
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==Barra del Chuy== |
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{{Main|Barra del Chuy}} |
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Due to its proximity to some areas of interest such as the fortress of Santa Teresa and the eastern city of Uruguay: Chuy, and the presence of some beauties of nature as the wetlands and lagoons, the resort La Barra del Chuy is a site preference. Just 14 km from the city of Chuy, is this extensive oceanic resort of open sea beaches and huge sand dunes on the coast. |
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The extension of its beaches is ideal for long walks. Also fans of seafood can clamming in the sand. It is very common to see fishermen gather on the railings of the bridge linking the resort with Barra do Chui or Barra Brasilera. These activities are attractive for the whole family that are on this site a quiet safe place, and a completely natural environment. Which makes it a perfect match for the holidays. |
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==La Coronilla== |
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{{Main|La Coronilla}} |
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La Coronilla is a place where peace of mind is lived. Through its extensive beaches of fine sand it can feel the peace of nature. |
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Fans to watch of marine wildlife and sport fishing, found at this site many possible embodiments. Is possible to see whales, dolphins and sea turtles from the observatories of Cerro Verde, and it can also enjoy one of nature's finest fishing in the world. |
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==Santa Teresa== |
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{{Main|Santa Teresa National Park}} |
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[[File:Fort Santa Teresa (9).jpg|thumb|Santa Teresa fortress]] |
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This is a National Park where outside the summer months, is done surfing with zero crowd. It is a beach frequented by Brazilian tourists. |
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==Aguas Dulces== |
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{{Main|Aguas Dulces}} |
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Aguas Dulces is located at km 277,500 of Route 10, Juan Díaz de Solís. The pace resort is marked by the patients walking in the sand or in its narrow alleys, by the search for cockles on the seafront, by the time of cooking the lost grandmother's recipes or by friendly circles of mate in the late. None of this prevents, the increasingly growing, nightlife offering its bowling. |
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Aguas Dulces is a town that survived the continuous onslaught of storms, the buildings retain its picturesque character, its main street follows the line of the sea. It is a place to relax and enjoy and relax. |
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==Cabo Polonio== |
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{{AP | Cabo Polonio}} |
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[[File:Dunasvalizas_uy.jpg|thumb|left|Sand dunes near Cabo Polonio.]] |
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Cabo Polonio is a lovely, lonely fishing village. It owes its attraction to the magical environment thanks to its hardiness is generated and the primitive state that is its nature. The time seems stopped in this place sheltered from the civilization that preserves the peace of a lost place. No electricity, no running water, no gas, Cabo Polonio attracts each day more tourists who do not feel the lack of these services because they value the ability to disconnect from the world. |
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What began as a small fishing village, it was getting more and more number of people that created a large increase in tourism activities. This peculiar place in the world, has a small stable population and a large floating population, but its tranquility is interrupted only by the low flight of the wombs or the howl of sea lions. |
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==Montevideo== |
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{{Main|Montevideo}} |
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[[File:Calle colorida en Montevideo.jpg|thumb|Calle colorida in Montevideo.]] |
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It is the America's southernmost capital city. |
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There are rides, outings, entertainment and various attractions. As broad green walks, both within the city and in the periphery, are featured the [[Parque Rodó|neighborhood Rodó Park]], characterized by the large [[Parque José Enrique Rodó|namesake park]] of 25 hectares; the [[Parque Batlle|Batlle Park]], with several kilometers long situated where is the [[Estadio Centenario]], stadium hosted the first World Cup in history, two more football stadiums and the velodrome of the city, and the running track; the neighborhood of [[Prado, Montevideo| Prado]] also offers ample green spaces and places worth visiting; the [[Villa del Cerro|Cerro neighborhood]], looking at the coast is the [[Parque Dr. Carlos Vaz Ferreira]] along with the Cerro golf club; in the [[Santiago Vazquez, Montevideo|Santiago Vazquez]] in western border with the department of [[San José Department|San José]], is the [[Parque Lecocq]] and south of the same the [[Parque Artigas]]. |
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Plaza Independencia is also a short walk from the [[Rambla of Montevideo|Montevideo Esplanade]]. The Esplanade (''Rambla'') is one of the city's numerous waterfront districts, which also include Ramírez Beach (home to the [[Mercosur]] Common Market headquarters), [[Pocitos]], and a row of similar communities. A new terminal at [[Carrasco International Airport]] was completed in 2009, contributing to Montevideo's standing as the major city with the highest quality of life in [[Latin America]].<ref>[http://www.larepublica.com.uy/larepublica/2007/04/03/politica/252300/montevideo-la-mejor-ciudad-para-vivir-de-america-latina/ ''La República'': Montevideo, la mejor ciudad para vivir de América Latina {{es icon}}]</ref> |
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For fans of equestrian sports is the [[Hipodromo Nacional de Maroñas|Maroñas National Racecourse]], where numerous races are run, being the most traditional the Premio Ramírez, which takes place every January 6. |
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It also has important museums standing the [[Torres García Museum]],<ref>[http://www.torresgarcia.org.uy Torres García Museum]</ref> [[José Gurvich Museum]], the [[National Museum of Visual Arts (Uruguay)|National Museum of Visual Arts]] and the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum. In the grounds of the Blanes Museum it can visit a beautiful [[Japanese Garden of Montevideo|Japanese garden]] with a pond where are apprecciated more than a hundred specimens are [[carp]]s. Montevideo is the quintessential city of tango in Uruguay being the birthplace of many singers who triumphed in the River Plate. |
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The "shoppings" or [[malls]] is an attraction for Montevideans and tourists, who make their visits and purchases of all types of domestic and imported items and handicrafts. Several fairs ranks first the interest of visitors: Tristán Narvaja (Sunday), in the central district of [[Cordón]]; Villa Biarritz and La Teja (Saturday and Tuesday), Parque Rodó (Sunday) Piedras Blancas and Belvedere (also on Sundays). |
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[[File:Montevideo Playa Pocitos.JPG|thumb|center|950px|Barrio Pocitos, Montevideo.]] |
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[[File:Montevideo Décembre 2007 - Plaza de Armas 2.jpg|thumb|center|950px|Plaza Independencia.]] |
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==Colonia del Sacramento== |
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[[File:colo do sac 1.jpg|thumb|Wall of Colonia del Sacramento.]] |
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[[File:Calle en Colonia del Sacramento.jpg|thumb|Little changed from its days as a Portuguese-Spanish outpost, Colonia is now a World Heritage Site]] |
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{{Main|Colonia del Sacramento}} |
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Colonia del Sacramento, that locals call Colonia, is the capital of [[Colonia Department|Colonia]]. Located a few kilometers southeast of the confluence of the [[Uruguay River]] and [[River Plate]], its historic district has been declared a [[World Heritage]] in [[1995]], to illustrate the successful fusion of the Portuguese, Spanish and [[post-colonial]] styles. Because of its proximity with the city of [[Buenos Aires]] has strong bond with her. There are many travelers who come and go to that destination, as well as the inhabitants of Buenos Aires who have property there. There was a project to join both cities through a binational bridge. The unique preservation of the environment has allowed the use of its streets and exterior of several period films such as ''De eso no se habla'' (1993) of [[María Luisa Bemberg]] with [[Marcello Mastroianni]] as protagonist. |
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The Real de San Carlos is the area on the outskirts of Colonia where the Spanish troops laid siege to the Portuguese stronghold in [[1761]]. Its name is a tribute to the king [[Charles III of Spain]]. It has a small chapel dedicated to [[Benedict the Moor|Benedict]], the first black saint of the [[Catholic Church]]. It is now a residential area with many weekend houses, where it can enjoy quiet beaches on the River Plate of fine sand. In the Real de San Carlos was developed at the beginning of [[20th century]] a tourist complex, by initiative of Argentine businessman Nicolás Mihanovich, today in lamentable neglect, which had a hotel-casino (which only has built an "Annex"), bullring, fronton of [[basque pelota]] (the largest in South America) and an own power plant. |
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Other tourist and historical place in Colonia is the [[Calera de las Huérfanas]], located just before the entrance to the city of [[Carmelo, Uruguay|Carmelo]], remnants of the Jesuit Estancia de Belén. |
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===Atlantic Shore=== |
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==Salto== |
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Uruguay's Atlantic coast remains a relatively untapped and unspoiled tourist resource. Its most remote beaches can generally be found in the country's [[Rocha Department]], which includes Uruguay's eastern-most Atlantic approaches. Notable tourist destinations in the area include the oceanfront communities of [[Cabo Polonio]], [[La Paloma, Uruguay|La Paloma]] and [[Punta del Diablo]] - all of which have attracted growing interest and investment since around 1990. |
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{{Main|Salto Department}} |
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Salto is 500 km Montevideo; it has several hot springs resorts. The most important is of [[Daymán River|Daymán]] 7 km from the city of Salto, which has a public resort and several private options. 10 km of this city is the Hotel Horacio Quiroga (5 Stars) also features a thermal water park. Going along Route 5 and 70 km is the complex [[Arapey]] which has a public sector and a private sector with a Hotel (5 stars). In the departamental capital there buildings of the famous Ing [[Eladio Dieste]]. |
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==Hot springs of Arapey== |
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===Maldonado and Canelones=== |
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{{Main|Termas del Arapey}} |
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[[File:DSC08463.JPG|thumb|left|270px|Punta del Este, the queen of the Uruguayan riviera]] |
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The Termas del Arapey are in Salto. Are the oldest of our country and have the most important and professional tourist infrastructure of Uruguay. |
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Uruguay's [[Maldonado Department]] is home to numerous well-known beachfront tourist destinations, including [[Piriápolis]], [[Punta Colorada]], the [[Isla de Lobos]], [[Punta Ballena]], and the most popular and developed of Uruguay's beach towns, [[Punta del Este]]. Growing steadily from the 1896 opening of [[Antonio Lussich]]'s [[Arboretum Lussich|Arboretum]] in nearby Punta Ballena, Punta del Este today hosts around one million visitors during the summertime high season (December through February). |
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==Hot springs of Daymán== |
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Among the surrounding area's chief points of interest, perhaps the best-known is [[Casapueblo Uruguay|Casapueblo]], sculptor [[Carlos Páez Vilaró]]'s residence, hotel and atelier. Páez Vilaró began his "livable sculpture" in 1958, sometimes adding a new room to host a particular friend. Its Punta Ballena setting is also a popular [[hang gliding]] spot. |
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{{Main|Termas del Daymán}} |
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[[File:Uruguay summer'07 043.jpg|thumb|Carlos Páez Vilaró's [[Casapueblo Uruguay|Casapueblo]]]][[File:Playa Pocitos.jpg|thumb|Pocitos Beach, Montevideo]] |
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Termas del Dayman are in Salto, whose waters have characteristic that can be used for therapeutic purposes, due to the combination of heat and salinity. They also have the Hydrothermal Daymán Complex, institution of high scientific and ethical standards recognized internationally. |
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A number of beach towns in [[Canelones Department]] are collectively known as Uruguay's Gold Coast. Known for their sand dunes and the rows of [[maritime pine]]s planted after 1908 to help prevent beach erosion, these communities have benefited from both their tranquility and proximity to the nation's capital [[Montevideo]] via the [[Ruta Interbalnearia|Inter-Resort Route]]. |
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==Hot springs of Salto Grande== |
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===Montevideo=== |
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{{Main|Termas de Salto Grande}} |
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[[File:Plaza-Independencia.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Plaza Independencia]] |
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The Termas de Salto Grande are part of the services provided by the Hotel Horacio Quiroga, in a beautiful park of 218 hectares. lakeshore. There have a multidisciplinary team of doctors who offer beauty treatments, de-stressing and overweight control. |
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The nation's cultural and economic nerve center, as well as home to 2 out of 5 Uruguayans, [[Montevideo]] is home to a rich and diverse architectural and cultural heritage. Its [[Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo|Old City]] and remains of the colonial-era citadel are within steps of [[Plaza Independencia]], the President's offices at the [[Estévez Palace]], [[Solís Theatre]] and the opulent, Italian Gothic [[Palacio Salvo]]. The plaza is at the western end of the [[18 de Julio avenue|18th of July Avenue]], the setting for a variety of [[art deco]] and [[belle époque]] architecture as it passes through Cagancha and Fabini Plazas. Fabini Plaza also leads to the diagonal Libertador Avenue, known for its upscale highrises, [[rationalist architecture]] and, at its northern end, the [[General Assembly of Uruguay]]. |
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==Paysandú== |
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Plaza Independencia is also a short walk from the [[Rambla of Montevideo|Montevideo Esplanade]]. The Esplanade (''Rambla'') is one of the city's numerous waterfront districts, which also include Ramírez Beach (home to the [[Mercosur]] Common Market headquarters), [[Pocitos]], and a row of similar communities. A new terminal at [[Carrasco International Airport]] was completed in 2009, contributing to Montevideo's standing as the major city with the highest quality of life in Latin America.<ref>[http://www.larepublica.com.uy/larepublica/2007/04/03/politica/252300/montevideo-la-mejor-ciudad-para-vivir-de-america-latina/ ''La República'': Montevideo, la mejor ciudad para vivir de América Latina {{es icon}}]</ref> |
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{{Main|Paysandú Department}} |
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In the Uruguayan coast, along the Uruguay River, Paysandú is rooted land in traditions and architectural heritage of the country, festivals and sporting events, generous in delicacies where it mixed the river fishing with citrus aromas and perfumes blueberry plantation. Also in this land they emanate thermal waters that turn into fun and quality of life, and you can live fully in their Health Spas, served by staff who receives and tourists with warmth and human quality {{. - }} |
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===Colonia del Sacramento=== |
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[[File:Calle en Colonia del Sacramento.jpg|thumb|Little changed from its days as a Portuguese outpost, Colonia is now a World Heritage Site]][[File:Atardecer laguna del sauce.jpg|thumb|Laguna del Sauce]] |
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Agricultural lands and desolate shores to the west of the capital along the [[Río de la Plata]] lead to [[Colonia del Sacramento]]. Founded by the [[Portuguese Empire]] in 1680, it remained a point of contention between the Portuguese and [[Spanish Empire]]s for over a century, and today preserves much of the architecture and [[cobblestone]] pavers from the era; the town was declared a [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]] in 1995.<ref>[http://www.turismodeluruguay.com/ingles/centro.htm Turismo del Uruguay]</ref> |
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[[File:Uruguay summer'07 043.jpg|thumb|Carlos Páez Vilaró's [[Casapueblo Uruguay|Casapueblo]]]] |
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===The countryside=== |
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[[File:Playa Pocitos.jpg|thumb|Pocitos Beach, Montevideo]] |
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The Uruguayan hinterland has attracted growing tourist interest in recent decades. Cities along the [[Uruguay River]], such as [[Salto, Uruguay|Salto]], [[Fray Bentos]] and [[Paysandú]] have long been known for their fishing and river boating activities. The surrounding [[alluvial plain]]s has been interest to [[ecotourism]]. The vast expanse of countryside to the west has hosted increasing numbers of visitors, as well. Fans of [[birdwatching]] will not be deceived by Uruguay's ornithological diversity, places such as [[Quebrada de los Cuervos]] await them. Numerous reservoirs and natural lakes, such as the [[Laguna del Sauce]], host fishing and [[windsurfing]] pastimes, and Uruguay's [[Río Negro (Uruguay)|Río Negro]] is favored by [[canoe]]rs. Numerous others, such as the [[Yí River|Yí]] and [[Tacuarembó River]]s, also include stretches apt for [[white water rafting]].<ref name=adventure>[http://www.turismodeluruguay.com/ingles/paseosturist/paseosturist.htm Adventure Tourism]</ref> |
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[[File:Atardecer laguna del sauce.jpg|thumb|Laguna del Sauce]] |
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Uruguay's farming and ranching tradition has helped foster [[rural tourism]] in recent decades. Numerous ranches ([[Posta del Chuy]], for example) have created inns and some also include restaurants that feature each establishment's artisanal jams, cheeses, meats and wines.<ref name=adventure/> Uruguay is home to a growing [[wine]] industry, and numerous orchards welcome tourists, as well as connoisseurs.<ref>[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-10718469_ITM Luxner, Larry. ''Wines & Vines'': Small Uruguayan wineries making their mark. June 2001.]</ref> |
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==Ethical Traveler Destination== |
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Tourism in Uruguay is an important facet of the nation's economy.
Uruguay has different tourist destinations among those that stand Punta del Este, Piriápolis, Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento, Salto, Lavalleja, Rocha, Artigas, Rivera, among others.
Nearly 1.8 million tourists arrived in 2007, and their estimated expenditures in 2007 were of around US$800 million - an increase over 2006 levels of about a third. Domestic expenditures, however, remained around 60% of the nation's tourist activity.[1][2]
The following is a summary of indicators of activity in the nation's tourism sector.
| Internl. tourist arrivals 2007 (x1000)[1] |
Internl. tourism receipts 2007[1] (million USD) |
Receipts per arrival 2007 (col 2)/(col 1) (USD) |
Arrivals per capita per 1000 pop. (estimated) 2007[1][3] |
Receipts per capita 2007[4] USD |
Revenues as % of exports goods and services[3] 2007 |
Tourism revenues as % GDP [2] 2008 |
% Direct & indirect employment in tourism[2] 2008 |
World Ranking (Tourism Competi tiveness) 2009[2] |
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| 1,752 | 809 | 462 | 525 | 242 | 11.9 | 3.7 | 10.0 | 63 |
Punta del Este
Punta del Este is located at the extreme southeast of the country, on a small peninsula that gives it its name and taken as conventional limit on the Uruguayan coast between Atlantic Ocean and River Plate. Its beaches are divided into Mansa, or meek, (river side) and Brava, or brave, (ocean side). The name given to these beaches is because the first, to give to the River Plate and be sheltered from the winds and currents from the Atlantic Ocean, almost always presents its fairly calm waters, while the "Brava" beach, the longer ocean has a much more impetuous waves. Punta del Este is virtually connected to the city of Maldonado and eastward spread widely, encompassing La Barra and José Ignacio. It has 122 hotels, 80 restaurants, an international airport and a yacht port that can accommodate 500 boats. About 8 kilometers southeast of Punta del Este is the Lobos Island full of South American fur seals.
Piriápolis
Piriápolis is a city and resort of Maldonado Department, located an hour's drive east from the capital, Montevideo. It has a fixed population of 7,579 inhabitants, although the floating population is much higher, especially between December and March. It was the first resort town in the country, today under the shadow of Punta del Este, largest and most popular. Receives many Argentine visitors and a growing number of European, although domestic tourism is very important.
The city has its axis around the Rambla de los Argentinos, a coastal avenue that takes its name from the major customers of the founder of the city, the hotels Francisco Piria. With an economy centered on tourism, the city has hotels and casinos, a very active nightlife in the summer months as well as public parks, religious centers, viewpoints, etc. In high season, it can reach Piriápolis in ferry from the port of Montevideo and Buenos Aires.
The Chapel of San Antonio, on top of the homonymous hill, one of many around the city, offers a panoramic view and can be reached by road or by air chair. For more intrepid travelers it offers the possibility to climb the third highest mountain in the country, the Pan de Azúcar, near its namesake city, about 10 km outside the resort.
Near Piriápolis are rock formations on the sea, called Punta Fría, Punta Colorada and Punta Negra, which are excellent fishing all year round. There are also white sand beaches as San Francisco and Playa Hermosa , which are at a very short distance from the resort center.
La Paloma
La Paloma is a ocean resort located in the Cape of Santa María, founded on September 1, 1874. It is located in the east in the Rocha Department. The distance that separates it from Montevideo is 240 km, and is approximately 90 km of Punta del Este and 160 km of Chuy, a town bordering Brazil. It stands out for its tranquility and its beautiful beaches, whose length is approximately 20 km. The permanent population of 5,300 inhabitants, increasing tourist arrivals to 30,000 in the summer months (January-February-March). The resort owes its name to that formerly the Cape Santa María was a very feared by sailors tip, and from afar because of the amount of rocks and the foam of the waves, seemed see the outline of a dove.
The homes are alpine style of French design, most are for rent. La Paloma has different beaches with different characteristics (with rocks, with waves, calm waters, deep, fishing). Some of them are La Aguada, Costa Azul, La Balconada, Anaconda y El Cabito.
In the department of Rocha, it is also a paradise for fans of Birdwatching[5]
Punta del Diablo
Template:AP The Resort Punta del Diablo was originally a small fishing village. Located on the coast of Rocha Department. The distance that separates it from Montevideo is 298 km.
Its beaches, framed on three rocky headlands that make up the "trident", occupy about 10 km of coastline.
Its permanent population is about 650 inhabitants, mostly fishermen and craftsmen. In summer it becomes one of the main Uruguayan resorts receiving large influx of Argentine, Brazilian and European tourists.
La Pedrera
La Pedrera is located at km 227.200 of Route 10, Juan Díaz de Solís, a little east of Cape of Santa María, on a narrow and small peninsula called Punta Rubia.
It is a small resort with excellent infrastructure for accommodation. For its peculiarities has a strong exclusive and cosmopolitan character. It is ideal for family holidays. Its beaches support both rest and recreation, such as fishing or the most available water sports.
Barra del Chuy
Due to its proximity to some areas of interest such as the fortress of Santa Teresa and the eastern city of Uruguay: Chuy, and the presence of some beauties of nature as the wetlands and lagoons, the resort La Barra del Chuy is a site preference. Just 14 km from the city of Chuy, is this extensive oceanic resort of open sea beaches and huge sand dunes on the coast.
The extension of its beaches is ideal for long walks. Also fans of seafood can clamming in the sand. It is very common to see fishermen gather on the railings of the bridge linking the resort with Barra do Chui or Barra Brasilera. These activities are attractive for the whole family that are on this site a quiet safe place, and a completely natural environment. Which makes it a perfect match for the holidays.
La Coronilla
La Coronilla is a place where peace of mind is lived. Through its extensive beaches of fine sand it can feel the peace of nature.
Fans to watch of marine wildlife and sport fishing, found at this site many possible embodiments. Is possible to see whales, dolphins and sea turtles from the observatories of Cerro Verde, and it can also enjoy one of nature's finest fishing in the world.
Santa Teresa
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This is a National Park where outside the summer months, is done surfing with zero crowd. It is a beach frequented by Brazilian tourists.
Aguas Dulces
Aguas Dulces is located at km 277,500 of Route 10, Juan Díaz de Solís. The pace resort is marked by the patients walking in the sand or in its narrow alleys, by the search for cockles on the seafront, by the time of cooking the lost grandmother's recipes or by friendly circles of mate in the late. None of this prevents, the increasingly growing, nightlife offering its bowling.
Aguas Dulces is a town that survived the continuous onslaught of storms, the buildings retain its picturesque character, its main street follows the line of the sea. It is a place to relax and enjoy and relax.
Cabo Polonio
Cabo Polonio is a lovely, lonely fishing village. It owes its attraction to the magical environment thanks to its hardiness is generated and the primitive state that is its nature. The time seems stopped in this place sheltered from the civilization that preserves the peace of a lost place. No electricity, no running water, no gas, Cabo Polonio attracts each day more tourists who do not feel the lack of these services because they value the ability to disconnect from the world.
What began as a small fishing village, it was getting more and more number of people that created a large increase in tourism activities. This peculiar place in the world, has a small stable population and a large floating population, but its tranquility is interrupted only by the low flight of the wombs or the howl of sea lions.
Montevideo
It is the America's southernmost capital city. There are rides, outings, entertainment and various attractions. As broad green walks, both within the city and in the periphery, are featured the neighborhood Rodó Park, characterized by the large namesake park of 25 hectares; the Batlle Park, with several kilometers long situated where is the Estadio Centenario, stadium hosted the first World Cup in history, two more football stadiums and the velodrome of the city, and the running track; the neighborhood of Prado also offers ample green spaces and places worth visiting; the Cerro neighborhood, looking at the coast is the Parque Dr. Carlos Vaz Ferreira along with the Cerro golf club; in the Santiago Vazquez in western border with the department of San José, is the Parque Lecocq and south of the same the Parque Artigas.
Plaza Independencia is also a short walk from the Montevideo Esplanade. The Esplanade (Rambla) is one of the city's numerous waterfront districts, which also include Ramírez Beach (home to the Mercosur Common Market headquarters), Pocitos, and a row of similar communities. A new terminal at Carrasco International Airport was completed in 2009, contributing to Montevideo's standing as the major city with the highest quality of life in Latin America.[6]
For fans of equestrian sports is the Maroñas National Racecourse, where numerous races are run, being the most traditional the Premio Ramírez, which takes place every January 6.
It also has important museums standing the Torres García Museum,[7] José Gurvich Museum, the National Museum of Visual Arts and the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum. In the grounds of the Blanes Museum it can visit a beautiful Japanese garden with a pond where are apprecciated more than a hundred specimens are carps. Montevideo is the quintessential city of tango in Uruguay being the birthplace of many singers who triumphed in the River Plate.
The "shoppings" or malls is an attraction for Montevideans and tourists, who make their visits and purchases of all types of domestic and imported items and handicrafts. Several fairs ranks first the interest of visitors: Tristán Narvaja (Sunday), in the central district of Cordón; Villa Biarritz and La Teja (Saturday and Tuesday), Parque Rodó (Sunday) Piedras Blancas and Belvedere (also on Sundays).
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento, that locals call Colonia, is the capital of Colonia. Located a few kilometers southeast of the confluence of the Uruguay River and River Plate, its historic district has been declared a World Heritage in 1995, to illustrate the successful fusion of the Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles. Because of its proximity with the city of Buenos Aires has strong bond with her. There are many travelers who come and go to that destination, as well as the inhabitants of Buenos Aires who have property there. There was a project to join both cities through a binational bridge. The unique preservation of the environment has allowed the use of its streets and exterior of several period films such as De eso no se habla (1993) of María Luisa Bemberg with Marcello Mastroianni as protagonist.
The Real de San Carlos is the area on the outskirts of Colonia where the Spanish troops laid siege to the Portuguese stronghold in 1761. Its name is a tribute to the king Charles III of Spain. It has a small chapel dedicated to Benedict, the first black saint of the Catholic Church. It is now a residential area with many weekend houses, where it can enjoy quiet beaches on the River Plate of fine sand. In the Real de San Carlos was developed at the beginning of 20th century a tourist complex, by initiative of Argentine businessman Nicolás Mihanovich, today in lamentable neglect, which had a hotel-casino (which only has built an "Annex"), bullring, fronton of basque pelota (the largest in South America) and an own power plant.
Other tourist and historical place in Colonia is the Calera de las Huérfanas, located just before the entrance to the city of Carmelo, remnants of the Jesuit Estancia de Belén.
Salto
Salto is 500 km Montevideo; it has several hot springs resorts. The most important is of Daymán 7 km from the city of Salto, which has a public resort and several private options. 10 km of this city is the Hotel Horacio Quiroga (5 Stars) also features a thermal water park. Going along Route 5 and 70 km is the complex Arapey which has a public sector and a private sector with a Hotel (5 stars). In the departamental capital there buildings of the famous Ing Eladio Dieste.
Hot springs of Arapey
The Termas del Arapey are in Salto. Are the oldest of our country and have the most important and professional tourist infrastructure of Uruguay.
Hot springs of Daymán
Termas del Dayman are in Salto, whose waters have characteristic that can be used for therapeutic purposes, due to the combination of heat and salinity. They also have the Hydrothermal Daymán Complex, institution of high scientific and ethical standards recognized internationally.
Hot springs of Salto Grande
The Termas de Salto Grande are part of the services provided by the Hotel Horacio Quiroga, in a beautiful park of 218 hectares. lakeshore. There have a multidisciplinary team of doctors who offer beauty treatments, de-stressing and overweight control.
Paysandú
In the Uruguayan coast, along the Uruguay River, Paysandú is rooted land in traditions and architectural heritage of the country, festivals and sporting events, generous in delicacies where it mixed the river fishing with citrus aromas and perfumes blueberry plantation. Also in this land they emanate thermal waters that turn into fun and quality of life, and you can live fully in their Health Spas, served by staff who receives and tourists with warmth and human quality Template:. -
Ethical Traveler Destination
Uruguay was included in both the 2011 and the 2012 lists of "The Developing World's 10 Best Ethical Destinations." This is an annual ranking produced by Ethical Traveler magazine, and is based on a study of developing nations from around the world to identify the best tourism destinations among them. The benchmarking uses categories such as environmental protection, social welfare, and human rights.[8][9][10]
Retirement in Uruguay
Publications such as the Huffington Post[11] recommend Uruguay as a destination for people wishing to retire in peace and enjoyment, and paying reasonable taxes.[12]
See also
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References
- ^ a b c d WTO: World Tourism Barometer
- ^ a b c d World Economic Forum: Uruguay
- ^ a b UNData: Uruguay
- ^ World Tourism Organization (2006). "Tourism Market Trends, Annex 12, 2006 Edition" (PDF).
- ^ Introducción
- ^ La República: Montevideo, la mejor ciudad para vivir de América Latina Template:Es icon
- ^ Torres García Museum
- ^ "Ethical travel destinations unveiled: Argentina, Barbados, Chile". The Independent. Relaxnews. 2010-12-10. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ^ Jane Esberg, Jeff Greenwald and Natalie Lefevre. "The Developing World's 10 Best Ethical Destinations". Ethical Traveler. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ^ "The Developing World's 10 Best Ethical Destinations: 2012". Ethical Traveler. 2012-01-05. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ^ "The Nuts and Bolts: What You Need to Know About Retiring in Uruguay". Huffington Post. 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Uruguay recommended as retirement destination" (in Spanish). El Observador. 15 August 2013.
