A complete list of tourist attractions in Uruguay

Uruguay is located in the southeast of South America, on the east bank of the Uruguay River and La Plata River, and its capital is Montevideo. Uruguay is known as "Switzerland in South America" because of its beautiful natural scenery and stable social environment. It is also known as the "Diamond Country" because it looks like a gem and is rich in amethyst. Anyone who has been to Uruguay knows that this is a pure land for mankind, and its air quality ranks first in the world. It is a natural oxygen bar.

The name of the Negro River literally translates to "black river." This name more accurately describes the color of the river. In fact, the water color of the Negro River has a strong tea color. This color comes from the humic acid released by the dead branches and rotten leaves of rich vegetation on both sides of the bank after they rot and decompose incompletely in the water. The River Negro is the largest river in Uruguay. It originates near Bagé in southern Brazil and flows southwest through central Uruguay to Soriano and fills the River Uruguay.

The Negro River has a total length of about 800 kilometers and a drainage area of 70,000 square kilometers. The water volume is stable. The main tributaries are the Tacuarembo River and the Yi River. In the middle reaches, a dam was built near Paso de Lostoros, with a reservoir of the Negro River and a large hydropower station with a total storage capacity of 11 billion cubic meters; the downstream river channel is tortuous and the coast is densely forested; and the estuary is lined with islands. Small and medium-sized ships can be reached up to 70 kilometers from the estuary. At the end of November 2009, heavy rains fell in the Rio Negro Basin, the river water rose sharply, and the tributaries that flowed into the Rio Negro also became wider.

Uruguay River Uruguay River is a river in South America. It is a tributary of the La Plata River and originates from the mountains on the southern coast of Brazil. It flows through Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay from north to south. The River Uruguay has a total length of about 1500 kilometers and is also the boundary river between Brazil and Argentina and Argentina and Uruguay. In terms of length, the River Uruguay is the 76th largest river in the world. The River Uruguay and its tributaries form a dense waterway network in the southernmost part of Brazil, the easternmost part of Argentina and western Uruguay. They are abundant in water and rich in hydropower resources.

The upper reaches of the River Uruguay is a hilly area. The river runs through deep "V"-shaped valleys. The river is densely covered with dangerous shoals and waterfalls, and large turns often occur. The middle and lower rivers have low terrain, with an altitude of about 250 meters, and the water flow is gentle. The flood characteristics of the River Uruguay are that the upper reaches have steep slopes, the floods are the largest, the flood level changes rapidly, the lower reaches have slow slopes, and the floodplain area has been immersed in floods for a long time.

The River Uruguay and its tributaries form a dense waterway network in the southernmost part of Brazil, the easternmost part of Argentina and western Uruguay. They are abundant in water and rich in hydropower resources. The installed capacity per square kilometer of the basin area can be 40.5 kilowatts. The hydropower resource reserves in the entire basin are as high as 16.5 million kilowatts. Among them, there are 13.2 million kilowatts of hydropower resources in Brazil, accounting for 80% of the entire basin. So far, only 6.68 million kilowatts have been developed, with great development potential.

Montevideo Montevideo is the capital of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay. It is located in the lower reaches of the La Plata River, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, and faces Buenos Aires, the capital of Montevideo, Argentina, across the river. The climate here is mild, with trees and flowers blooming all year round. It is known as the "Switzerland of South America". Montevideo is one of the most beautiful cities in South America, with beautiful scenery, clean streets and shady trees. Montevideo is located in a temperate zone with a pleasant climate, fresh air, trees and evergreen flowers and plants. It is known as the "City of Roses".

Montevideo is a beautiful city. The city is divided into two parts: a new city and an old city. The old city retains the architectural style of the Spanish colonial period, centered on Syntagma Square, which houses a Catholic church built in the 18th century. The new city is lined with modern high-rise buildings, and a bronze statue of the national hero General Artigas riding a horse and his tomb stand on Independence Square. Nearby the square are the modern Salvo Building and the ornate Solis Theater, as well as the Natural History Museum founded in 1873. There are large beach beaches along the coast. December 8 is Beach Day in Uruguay every year. At that time, the archbishop holds a prayer ceremony for the sea.

Uruguay's Parliament Building The Uruguay Parliament Building was established in 1925. It is the largest building in Uruguay and the place that best displays Uruguay's sculptural art. The building has 4 floors, 40 meters high and covers an area of 8000 square meters. There are a large number of carefully crafted embossed on the exterior walls of the building, while the interior walls are inlaid with colorful natural marble and there are many murals reflecting Ukrainian historical scenes. There are four sets of bronze statues in the garden of the Capitol Building, representing law, justice, science and labor. The author is Italian sculptor Giannino Castillani.

On June 28, 1902, the then Congress passed a decree approving the establishment of a special committee to build the Capitol Building. In 1904, the Italian architect Viktor Meiano's design was selected. The design plan was mainly in a neoclassical style, accepting the influence of the style of the Vienna Parliament Building, pursuing a solemn, grand yet concise and smooth effect.

However, since the original designer was murdered in Buenos Aires on June 1 of the same year, the drawings for the design and construction were expanded and revised by two architects from Uruguay and Italy. On February 18, 1906, a groundbreaking ceremony was held under the chairmanship of President Jose Batlle. The Uruguayan Parliament Building was officially started on September 26, 1908 and was completed in 1925.

Independence Square, Uruguay Independence Square, Uruguay Independence Square, is on the edge of Montevideo's Laocheng District. On one side of the city gate is located the most important square in Uruguay, Independence Square, which is also Montevideo's most important tourist attractions. In 1825, Uruguay gained independence from Spanish colonial rule. Under some patriotic initiatives, in 1837, Uruguay gave birth to the idea of designing Independence Square. Its main purpose was to expand the capital of the Republic. On one side of the square is the city gate, which means that the capital of the Republic begins there.

Independence Square is a place that Uruguay is proud of. In the center of the square stands a bronze statue of Uruguay's father, Artigas, riding on a war horse and hanging a sword on his waist. The bronze statue is 17 meters high and weighs 30 tons. Born in 1764, Artigas spent all his life in the army and dedicated his entire life to the cause of Uruguay's independence and liberation. After his death in 1850, he was honored by the people as the "Father of Independence", and his body was buried in the cemetery under the bronze statue.

Cero Mountain and its ancient fortress Cero Mountain is located opposite the port of Montevideo at an altitude of 135 meters. It is rumored that the name of the capital is related to this mountain. The original meaning of "Montevideo" is "I see the mountain" in Portugal (MONTE means "mountain" and VIDEO means "I see"). It is said that when the Portugal expedition first arrived here in the 17th century, a sailor discovered the hill northwest of the old city and exclaimed: "I see the mountain," giving the city its name.

The ancient fort, officially known as the "General Attigas Fortress", is located on the top of the hill of Sero facing the port of Montevideo. In the early 19th century, due to repeated British incursions into the La Plata River Basin, the fortress was built for the defense of the Montevideo Bay. The fortress was never lost during the War of Independence and later in the civil war that swept the country. It was not conquered until 1870. It was rebuilt in 1880 without changing the appearance and equipped with breech artillery. The fortress did not end its military mission until 1930 and was rebuilt based on original design drawings dating back to 1809.

The fortress has become a museum open to the public. The museum houses a large number of weapons from different eras. The more precious ones are several Nordenfelt five-barrel machine guns manufactured since 1873. In addition, there are two weapon exhibition halls for visitors to learn about the development history of long and short firearms. From the fort, visitors can enjoy the scenery of Montevideo Bay, port and the capital's Laocheng District.

Postcarriage Memorial Statue The group of statues is located in the site of Uruguay's last station (Rosita del Miguelete), and represents the first horse-drawn postcarriage used as a public transportation means in Uzbekistan's history. This is a large horse-drawn carriage that can carry 8 to 14 people while placing luggage and mail on the roof. The proportions of the figures and chariots and horses in the statue are similar to the size of a real person and a real person. A powerful posterer is driving five strong horses and struggling to pull the posthouse carriage out of the mud. A rider is assisting. A woman and her child are sitting in the driver's seat with a serious expression. The statue is the work of the famous Uruguayan sculptor Jose Belloni (1882-1965) and was inaugurated on February 22, 1952. (The statue is located between Avda. Agriciada and Camino Castro, close to el Prado Park)

bronze ox-cart statue is a group of art works commemorating the ox-drawn caravans, one of the common means of transportation in Uruguay in the 19th century. It is located in Batlle y Ordonez Park and was completed in 1934. On September 8, 1976, the government issued a decree declaring this group of statues a "Monumento Historico" because this traditional means of transportation has left a deep mark on Uzbekistan's national life.

The group of statues combines perfectly with the scenery around the park, showing the scene of a wooden caravans pulled by three sets (6 heads) of oxen slowly moving on the prairie. On the right side of the car is a Gaoqiao man riding on a horse holding a post staff (a bamboo pole with an iron spear or bone spearhead), with two spare oxen accompanying him behind the car.

This group of statues reflects the hardships of life of the Gaucho people in the early development stage of the formation of the Ukrainian nation and their fearless spirit of fighting against the harsh natural environment. The cattle cart was the main means of transportation for passengers and goods in the early days of the La Plata River Basin. There are two types of large and uncovered cowhide tents, and are usually pulled by two or four sets of oxen, and the speed is very slow.

Due to the harsh road conditions and natural environment at that time, ox-carts often traveled in convoys of thirty or forty cars to take care of each other. The author is Jose Belloni, a famous Uzbek sculptor. He had a special liking for this masterpiece of his own. During his lifetime, he often personally received and introduced students who came to visit in front of the statue.

The immigrant town of Salamendo Saramendo retains the original appearance of the town. Its buildings are elegant and harmonious. The entire town is a perfect fusion of Portugal, Spain and the colonial architectural styles that have become history. The immigrant town of Salamento now receives tens of thousands of tourists every year, but the sleepy town has not yet been disturbed by the hustle and chaos of modern life. High up in the town, you can see the flashing lights of Buenos Aires at night.

The 16-acre buildings in the city have different styles and unique layouts. Many towns in the Spanish and Portugal colonies had regular checkerboard layouts, but the fortress's layout was jagged, determined by the local terrain and also helped prevent the wind, as the La Plata River was often windy. Although people have carried out extensive research and excavation on Zalamendo, this ancient town has not revealed all the secrets of its turbulent history, and there are many mysteries yet to be discovered by archaeologists. The town has a famous sacrament church and seven museums, which add a lot of style to the town.

Punta Este City Punta Este City (originally meaning "the eastern end" in Spanish) is located at 34 degrees south latitude and 130 kilometers away from the capital city of Montevideo. It is a famous tourist resort where many international and regional conferences are held. The 1987 GATT Uruguay Round Conference, the 1988 G8 Summit, and the 1990 84th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly were all held here.

Punta Este belongs to the province of Maldonado. Its predecessor was a small fishing village built in the 17th century and was named after the battle of "VILLA DE ITUZAINGO". Since 1829, some industries began to develop, mainly slaughterhouses and tobacco. It was renamed to its current name on July 5, 1907. The city is located in the southeast of Uruguay, at the entrance of the La Plata River into the Atlantic Ocean. It has beautiful scenery and more than ten excellent beaches. It is an ideal bathing place and health resort.

Two kilometers to the right of the city is the small island of Goriti. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was a military fortress set up by Dutch, French, Portugal, British and Spanish colonists at the mouth of the La Plata River. There are still ruins of fortifications and artillery built by Spain in 1773 on the island. 8.5 kilometers ahead on the left is Sea Lion Island. A 50-meter-high lighthouse stands on the island. About 220,000 sea lions live around the island.

Punta del Este has relatively developed tourism infrastructure. There are also sports and entertainment venues, surrounded by a park and a tropical botanical garden. During summer, about 700,000 foreign tourists (mostly from neighboring countries such as Argentina, Brazil and Chile) come here for summer vacations. Some Argentine entrepreneurs and businessmen have purchased or built their own private villas on the beach for vacations.

The trees here are evergreen all year round, the forests are densely covered with hot springs, and the garden area accounts for more than 80%. There are many sandy beaches on the beach, called "Violent Beach" to the east and "Gentle Beach" to the west. There is a cruise ship terminal where 800 boats can be parked. People can take yachts to Lobo Island to watch the walrus herd play. The rest center has a variety of modern recreational facilities, and international conferences from American countries are often held here every summer.