Capital and home to nearly half of Uruguay’s population, it is vibrant, eclectic and has a rich cultural diversity. The city stretches 20kms along the Rio de la Plata boasting a coastline of pristine river beaches known locally as La Rambla.
Its historic district including the Mercado del Puerto (Port Market) with its parrillas (massive grills), art deco and neoclassical buildings remind you of the Cuban Havana.
Music, theatre and the arts are alive and include Tango, the Murgas (theatre with comedy and music) and Candombe (the popular style of African/Uruguayan drumming and dancing) from the local Carnival!
