Travel Stories «Uruguay»

Carmelo

11 March 2010 | South America Trip | Uruguay | Last Update 15 March 2010 | 0 Comments

  Day 68 : Carmelo   As I have to found out that busses to the North of Argentina will not leave before saturday, I decide to stick to my old plan, getting back to BA via Carmelo. Carmelo is a super-mellow little town with a lush central square, which streets slope down to its carefully re...

Barra de Valizas

10 March 2010 | South America Trip | Uruguay | Last Update 15 March 2010 | 0 Comments

  Day 67 : Barra de Valizas   At km 265 of Route 9, is the town of Castillos, with murals painted on the facades of its houses, sitting amidst extensive palm groves. A few kilometers away is the Wind Power Plant, consisting of mills from 40 to 70 metres tall. From there on Route 16 to the ...

Punta del Diablo

09 March 2010 | South America Trip | Uruguay | Last Update 15 March 2010 | 0 Comments

  Day 66 : Punta del Diablo   At 14:30 I am leaving for Eastern Uruguay, which is considered as Uruguay's playground – a long stretch of beaches all the way from Montevideo to the Brazilian border offering something for everyone – surfers, party animals, nature freaks and famil...

Montevideo

08 March 2010 | South America Trip | Uruguay | Last Update 15 March 2010 | 0 Comments

  Day 63 + 65 : Montevideo   In the late morning, I arrive in the international bus terminal 'Tres Cruces' in Montevideo. I have to take a local bus to arrive in the functional center of the city, 'Plaza Independencia' to get to my hostal. Once accomodated, I go out for lunch and a scroll ...

Colonia del Sacramento

06 March 2010 | South America Trip | Uruguay | Last Update 15 March 2010 | 0 Comments

  Day 61+62 : Colonia del Sacramento   Colonia is considered a key to the rivers. It is located in a strategic position in order to control incoming ships to the Uruguay, and Parana rivers, and tributaries. From Solis on in 1516, Lusitanians, Spaniards, English and Dutchmen visited these c...

      
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