Uruguay's Discoveries
Uruguay is a country with a diverse selection of attractions for those who enjoy rural landscapes and beach resorts. Small ravines, marshes, indigenous woods, wide swaths of countryside, geo parks, thermal resorts, and idyllic beaches are just a few examples. This area contains our travel recommendations and general information for both the coast and the interior of our country. To learn more about Uruguay, both its natural wonders and its World Heritage Sites, click on an area on the map or utilize the navigation on the left.
The Oriental Republic of Uruguay, also known as "America's Switzerland," is a country with many opportunities to enjoy nature, calm, the outdoors, and magnificent beaches. Distances are short because it is one of the smallest countries in South America. So much so that taking the bus from north to south across the country takes only seven hours. Uruguay is one of the continent's
"Uruguay" is a Guaran word that means "river where the bird resides," "river of the painted birds," "river of the snails," and "river of the twists," among other things.
Climate
Uruguay has a temperate climate due to its placement in the southern hemisphere's temperate zone. In the spring, the average temperature is 17°C; in the summer, 25°C; in the fall, 18°C; and in the winter, 12°C. Summer temperatures can exceed 40°C, while winter temperatures can drop to 2°C or 3°C below zero. However, there are sunny days throughout the year, and the cold coexists with clear and joyful skies in the autumn. Winds from the north, which are mostly humid and hot, and those from the pampero and south, which are cold and dry, predominate.
Geography
Uruguay is located in South America and has Atlantic Ocean coasts between 30° and 35° south latitude and meridians 53° and 58° west longitude. It is bordered on the north and northeast by Brazil, on the west by Argentina via the Uruguay River, on the south by the Rio de la Plata, and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
Its privileged location in the continent's Southern Cone is extremely strategic, as it allows for a regional integration policy. It is a bridge country between two large countries, Argentina and Brazil, in addition to being the gateway to the countries of the La Plata Basin. In terms of the rest of the globe, the country's Atlantic coasts facilitate connection.
Uruguay has 450 kilometers of shoreline along the Rio de la Plata and 220 kilometers of marine coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, divided into 19 departments. This results in a vast number of beautiful sandy beaches that attract tourists. Because it boasts the best natural harbor in South America, the country was founded for strategic reasons by the Spanish Crown, who wanted to establish the territory as America's second stronghold (the first was Cartagena de Indias).
Montevideo, Uruguay's capital, stands above the Ro de la Plata harbor, with its recognizable landmark, the Cerro, and offers a wide range of services (technology, accessibility, security, and urban planning) and structures typical of a modern metropolis.
Population
Uruguay's population of 3,395,000 people, the most of whom live in cities, is made up of a diverse affluence of European heritage, including Spanish and Italian, as well as African descent (dating from the time of the Conquest). Even though they only account for 8% of the entire population, they have a significant cultural impact in today's culture. Uruguayans vary from other Latin American countries in that the indigenous inhabitants vanished from the entire national territory more than a century ago.
Uruguay has the lowest birth rate in South America, yet life expectancy is high, with males living an average of 72 years and women living an average of 74 years, indicating good health and nutrition.
Security
One of the benefits of visiting Uruguay is that it is one of Latin America's quietest, most stable, least conflictive, and safest countries. Despite the fact that Montevideo is a capital city, it remains a tranquil and beautiful area where one can enjoy a stroll through the city streets or a walk along the promenade to watch the sunset without being bothered.
Idiosyncrasy
Uruguayans have a high cultural awareness and are generally open and welcoming toward visitors, whom they are eager to assist and learn more about. They are distinguished by their calmness and a simple, comfortable way of life. They are constantly eager to converse, and they are eager to introduce their country to others who are unfamiliar with it.
Visa
Each foreigner receives a ninety-day entrance visa upon entering the nation. It can be renewed for another ninety days at any customs office.
