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Montevideo sits right on the water, with several boardwalks, 'ramblas', that border the beach on the Southern end of the city. The city has many beautiful parks, the most popular being 'el Parque Rodo'. There are a couple of major markets, two of the most famous being 'la feria de Tristan Narvaja' and 'Biarritz' where you can find everything from fresh produce to antiques and everything in between. Pick up a freshly grilled 'chorizo' or 'morcilla' to munch on while you walk the stalls, and don't forget to get some 'churros' for dessert.

'El mercado de los artesanos', is an arts and crafts collaborative that sells wonderful local work in leather, silver, wool, and other typical materials. In the old city, there are wonderful antique shops to visit, and some great theaters as well. If you happen to visit in February/March, Montevideo has a fantastic Carnaval. Distinguishing it from versions in Brazil and Argentina are 'Murgas', street theater with singers and drummers that precede Carnival season.

Although practically surrounded by water, Uruguayans are die hard carnivores, and Montevideo is no exception. Be sure to make a pilgrimage to the market by the docks, 'el mercado del puerto', for a genuine Uruguayan 'parrillada'. 'Chivitos' and 'milanesas' are other delicious staples, and for the more adventurous palate, all the other parts of the cow can be sampled as well ('chinchulines' are my personal favorite).
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    DAY TRIP to MONTEVIDEO
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    Jan 25, 2008 - Feb 28, 2008
    The two and a half hour drive to Montevideo from Punta Ballena was just so pleasant. The sun was out and the sky was just this perfect shade of blue. Hardly any cloud. We rented a car in Punta del Este. My first time to go around by a rental car. I usually travel alone but this time round was able to get my Argentine friend Juanpi to come along for the weekend. Good thing as I did not know how to drive. I think my genes have mutated to the point that anything remotely related to cars just doe...
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    The Art of Yerba Mate
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    Aug 21, 2007 - Feb 15, 2008
    Things in Montevideo are coming to a close. Yesterday, I bought my bus ticket to Santa Fe, Argentina (an arbitrary choice influenced by the bus schedule rather than any particular knowledge of the place) and today, I had my last Spanish class. I have mixed feelings about leaving Montevideo. On one hand my legs are beginning to itch and I am excited to move forward with my trip and experience new places, on the other I am sad to leave behind all of the amazingly kind and wonderful people...
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    Montevidéo, Uruguay 2008
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    Feb 02, 2008
    Uruguay is one of the most exciting country I've ever been. I had a great time there with some Uruguayan friends, like Flor, Malena, Nicolas, Sofia, Alvaro and the Swede girls Sao-Mai and Monica! I'm Missing everything...
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    We will miss you Punta Del Diablo
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    Mar 15, 2007 - Apr 16, 2007
    M - Miss this city if possible, the town planner deserves to be shot! McDonalds reigns supreme here! O - Obessed with statues especially ones depicting rather funny looking horses N - Noted for its port facilities, pity only ships can berth on high tide.... T - Theatre (open air), one of the few highlights where beer is actually sold YEAH! E - Empty streets after 8pm, thought 1.5 million people lived here? V - Visas, if suffering from stress advisable not to attempt this process her...
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