Tourism in Uruguay the best activities and areas to visit 2020

 Tourism in Uruguay the best activities and areas to visit 2020

                

A small country with borders against Argentina and Brazil, Spain and Portugal colonized Uruguay at the end of the 17th century far behind the neighboring countries. Although the country was originally inhabited, little indigenous culture survives today.
The state has adopted a number of traditions and ceremonies associated with African heritage - due to the presence of African slaves in the country in the 19th century - particularly evident in the celebration of carnival at the beginning of the year.
1. Explore Montevideo
The capital of Uruguay is an eclectic mix of neoclassical and colonial architecture, African influences and modern European taste. The government buildings, including Palacio Salvo and the Legislative Palace are a good representation of the look and feel you will experience while walking the streets of Montevideo.
The city's cultural heritage in the history and art of many museums, including the extensive National Museum of Visual Arts and the Torres García Museum, is dedicated to the famous Uruguayan avant-garde sculptor, painter and writer.
2. Punta del Este
Punta del Este is the most famous beach in Uruguay, and deserves to be mentioned because it is often called "South Monaco" - a resort area where exhibitors, actors and the wealthy come to relax, play and enjoy luxury cuisine.
Punta's main attraction is, without a doubt, its beautiful golden oil sands and water sports, but the area is also home to a large number of whales.
There is a majestic hotel complex and museum of the sea, which displays everything from whale skeletons
3- Sunbathing and swimming on many beaches
 This small South American country still has many beautiful and pristine coastal destinations for sun lovers, with many parks, resorts and boating areas.
While the beach at Punta del Este attracts the rich and famous, it also has higher prices, larger crowds and a vibrant atmosphere that makes it difficult to enjoy a quiet moment in the sun during the high season.
If you are looking for more peace, there are many other beach destinations in Uruguay that are a better option. The country's capital, Montevideo, has a number of beaches, including the chic Playa de los Puctos beach, which offers many water sports, and beaches in addition to Rambla which is 22 km long.
4- Try the South American grill
Uruguay (steakhouses) is the dream of meat lovers. The main dish in Uruguay is "Asado", a type of open barbeque that is considered a social event more than just a meal. Asado can consist of any non-spicy meat (although beef and chicken are the main options).
Asado often consists of several pieces of meat that are cooked at different times, so they can be served one at a time. Asados is usually served with grilled chopsticks next to the meat, as well as grilled vegetables and salads.
5. Hiking in Punta del Diablo
The village of Punta del Diablo, with a population of about 1,000, swells to 25,000 during the high season (December to February), when visitors come here to enjoy a quiet escape in a wonderful area of soft sand on the Atlantic coast.
Early morning cruises on the sand dunes are a favorite activity here, but the more adventurous explorers can leave the village and venture all the way to the Santa Teresa National Park, a coastal forest reserve, which houses an 18th century granite castle building;
6. Sea Lions spot in Cabo Polonio
When it comes to off-road destinations, it never breaks the camel's path any more than this little village, where there is no electricity, no running water, no Wi-Fi - and that's exactly how the locals use it .
Cabo Polonio has a population of less than 100 people, and they live in rural but very small houses. There is a store in the town, some posada (a country inn that welcomes summer visitors and offers candlelit meals or oil lamps), and some huts that sell surprisingly good food, and the lighthouse is the only building connected to the electricity grid. All this is in a beautiful rugged area, where grassy sand dunes and giant rocks are swept into the cold sea.
Access to Cabo Polonio is part of the adventure, as there are no roads in the city. The only way to get to the village is either in an SUV or by hiking seven kilometers from the highway on the ever-changing sleds and sand dunes.