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Uruguay
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The part of Uruguay on the Rio de la Plata is much visited for its well-preserved historic sites, pretty colonial towns, and a fair share of beaches and farmland. It includes the departments of Montevideo, Canelones, Colonia, Rio Negro, San Jose and Soriano.
By bus
Buses are available from other parts of Uruguay; Montevideo is the biggest hub by far.
By car
It's easy to drive from other parts of Uruguay or from Argentina (crossing the bridge between Gualeguaychú and Fray Bentos). If you're coming from Buenos Aires, some of the ferries will carry cars.
By boat
Ferries are available from Buenos Aires to Colonia and Montevideo, and from Tigre to Carmelo.
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The capital city of Uruguay
Atlántida is a town in the Canelones department, in the Rio de la Plata part of Uruguay.
A riverside town near Colonia, popular for its wineries and golf
An old colonial city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A small town near Colonia, with English architecture left over from its original founders
A city which used to feature one of the world's most prominent meat factories, now a museum.
Pinacoteca Gimenez and Casa Puerta are art museums worth a visit in this colonial town
A pastoral town founded by Swiss and German settlers, with traces of Swiss culture still apparent to visitors. Uruguayans call it interestingly well organised
official presidential retreat and protected area of native forest and landscaped areas with native and exotic plants and wildlife
a national park and a protected Ramasar wetland of international significance. It is considered the best spot in Uruguay to observe wild animals. Gateway to the park is the town of Nuevo Berlín.
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