URUGUAY

LOCATION

• Uruguay is a country located in the South America bordered to Brazil and Argentina
• It has a temperate zone and high humidity.

DISHES

• Chivito
• sandwich-style national dish in Uruguay, and consists primarily of a thin slice of filet mignon (churrasco beef), with mozzarella, tomatoes, mayonnaise.

ASADO

• usually consists of beef alongside various other meats, which are cooked on a grill, called a parrilla, or an open fire.

MATE

• traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink, it is prepared from steeping dried leaves of yerba mate in hot water.

EMPANADA

• a type of pie/turnover which is commonly filled with ground beef or cheese.

CELEBRACIONES

LAS LLAMADAS

• Mardi Gras Carnival and Parade: Montevideo hosts this major annual spectacle in which the streets become filled with literally thousands of revellers who come to enjoy ‘Las Murgas’ (short street theatre performances) as well as a variety of other festivities.

Landing Day of the 33 Orientales

• public holiday celebrates the revolt of Uruguayan patriots against Brazil in 1825. The event is considered significant because it was a major step towards the country’s fight for independence.

Festival of the Tango Culture

• Latin America’s most popular dances and this week-long festival held in his home town is a celebration of the man, the dance and the culture that surrounds both.

FUN FACTS

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• Uruguay has a population of about 3.5 million (that’s barely 25% of the population of Pennsylvania!)
• 95% of the Uruguayan population are of European decent.
• In 2009, Uruguay became the first nation in the world to provide every school child with a free laptop and wireless internet.

ARTEFACTOS

cimarrón

• hollow calabash gourd used as cup.

PLACES TO VISIT

COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO

• is a top destination due to its closeness to its famous neighbour Buenos Aires on the other side of the Rio de la Plata.

MONTEVIDEO

• The capital of Uruguay, is like the little sister of Buenos Aires. A beautiful capital with European and colonial architecture and even some similarities to the Porteño culture.

PUNTA DEL LESTE

• It has drawn comparisons to the St.Tropez of South America for its modern and stylish character as well as its beautiful beaches.

ROCHA COAST

• Is a famous destination for its natural beaches that honour the national slogan of Uruguay Natural.

PIRIAPOLIS

• a beach resort preferred by the Argentineans, but also a wonderful destination if you are looking for a tranquil weekend escape. Apart from its Greek-style promenade and wide white beach, one of the most famous attractions of Piriapolis is the Sugar Loaf Mountain (Cerro Pan de Azucar), one of Uruguay’s highest mountains.