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Carmelo—An OU City Guide
Artigas founded the city of Carmelo on February 12, 1816. Back then every village or settlement had the moral and religious duty to submit themselves to the protection of a saint. In this case, the first settlers had a special … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Issue #91, Living
Tagged Carmelo, City Guide, River Plate, weekend getaway
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An Expat Account of… A Trip to Buenos Aires
With a population of around 13 million, Buenos Aires makes the top twenty of any list of the largest cities of the world. It is approximately ten times the size of Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, and it is just … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Dining Out, Entertainment, Expat Accounts, Issue #88, Living
Tagged Buenos Aires, transport, weekend getaway
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Durazno, the Core of Uruguay—An OU City Guide
The city of Durazno was once known as “Entre Ríos Yí y Negro”, which means between the Yí and the Negro Rivers. The first dwellers, Minuanes, Charrúas, and some Yaros, settled down here up until the 17th century. With the … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Issue #84, Living
Tagged City Guide, Durazno, history, weekend getaway
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The Swing Bridge of Carmelo—A Masterpiece of Modern Engineering
According to the history books, it was on May 1st, 1912 that Las Vacas Stream was first spanned by the Carmelo Bridge. Not only does the structure cross the stream but it also allows for deep draft boats to pass … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Issue #82, Living, News
Tagged Carmelo, engineering, tourism, weekend getaway
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Paysandú—The Heroic One
The origin of the City of Paysandú dates back to 1750, when this place was used as a port to embark livestock. Due to its strategic location by the river, the city experienced a rapid growth. The history of the … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Issue #77
Tagged independence, industry, Paysandu, weekend getaway
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Ancient and Beautiful Mercedes City
Located along the Negro River, the city of Mercedes offers an ideal environment for fishing, nautical sports, and enjoying nature. It is the capital of the Departament of Soriano, and it lies on National Route 2. A bridge offering a … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Issue #76, Living
Tagged Departament of Soriano, Mercedes, waterfront, weekend getaway
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Colonia—Your Next Move?
In the last two months, Uruguay has been racking up the international accolades. The most famous, of course, was the country’s 4th place finish at the World Cup. But perhaps more specifically related to Ola, are some other “victories” of … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Entertainment, Investing, Issue #75, Living, News, Real Estate
Tagged Colonia del Sacramento, Real Estate, rental property, tourism industry, weekend getaway
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La Paloma—The Perfect Summertime Getaway
La Paloma is one of the most beautiful bathing resorts in Uruguay. Its serenity, its pristine beaches, and its rhythm makes it a unique and magical place. Located on Cape Santa María, this small seaside village lies 240 kilometers from … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Issue #72, Living, Retirement
Tagged beach resort, La Paloma, Rocha, weekend getaway
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Unforgettable Summer Nights at Valizas
Valizas began as a small fishing town, but when Uruguayan families began to see it as an ideal destination for quiet holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the more popular beaches of the east coast, the town became … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Entertainment, Issue #70, Retirement
Tagged beach resort, fishing village, Valizas, weekend getaway
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