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Montevideo guide
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay Located on the banks of the great river Rio de la Plata estuary not far from the Atlantic Ocean.Its population is 1,319,108 (2011), and a large part of Uruguay’s 3,251,526 people live in the capital.
Montevideo is the youngest capital in Latin America and was founded between 1724 and 1730. It is also the southernmost capital city in Latin America. Montevideo is according to several studies, the city with the highest quality of life in Latin America, partly because of the low crime rate and relatively stable economy. Montevideo is a major port and around the city is the large agricultural areas. Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires is just a three-hour boat ride from Montevideo.
Most residents of Montevideo has roots from European immigrants, and a third is of Italian descent. Montevideo is the birthplace of various musical styles such as tango, candombe and Murga, in Montevideo, there are many opportunities to experience the various styles. In February each year held the carnival where music plays a very big role.
18 de Julio, the city’s main street and known as one of the finest in South America, stretching from Plaza Independencia at the edge of Ciudad Vieja, Old Town, the district Cordón.
In Montevideo there are several beautiful beaches. Along the coast is the 22 km long Rambla de Montevideo.
The nearest airport is Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco located 18 km from the city center.