Uruguay Highlights URUGUAY GENERAL INFORMATION VIDEO COMPILATION PHOTO GALLERY GENERAL INFORMATION Tucked between Brazil and Argentina lies Uruguay, a peaceful and welcoming nation that offers beautiful beaches, charming cities, rich culture, and a relaxed pace of life. Uruguay has one of the highest literacy rates in the world with 98.1% for adults. This is largely thanks to Uruguayans’ access to free and compulsory education. Uruguay is regarded as one of the most socially advanced countries in Latin America. It ranks high on global measures of personal rights, tolerance, and inclusion issues. You can buy, sell and grow marijuana — if you’re Uruguayan. Uruguay’s marijuana law is progressive and while it’s illegal for visitors to purchase pot, they can certainly accept gifts or share a fat one with a Uruguayan friend. Uruguay’s capital city, Montevideo, is the country’s cultural and economic heart. Located along the Río de la Plata, For many overlanders the entry point from Europe to South America. Montevideo combines historic architecture with modern attractions. Visitors can stroll through the charming streets of Ciudad Vieja, admire colonial buildings, browse local markets, or relax along La Rambla, a scenic waterfront promenade that stretches for miles. The city is also known for its lively music, and vibrant bars and cafés. One of Uruguay’s greatest attractions is its coastline. The country boasts hundreds of kilometers of Atlantic beaches. Punta del Este is the country’s most famous beach resort, attracting visitors with its luxury hotels, marinas, fine dining, and energetic nightlife. In contrast, destinations such as José Ignacio and Cabo Polonio offer a quieter experience, with pristine beaches, natural beauty, and a slower pace of life. Cabo Polonio is especially unique because of its sand dunes, sea lion colonies, and lack of conventional roads, giving overlanders a chance to disconnect from modern life. Nature lovers will also appreciate Uruguay’s rolling countryside, wetlands, and nature reserves. Uruguayan culture is deeply rooted in European influences, particularly from Spain and Italy. Music and dance play an important role in everyday life, with tango and candombe being among the country’s most celebrated traditions. Festivals throughout the year showcase colorful parades, live performances, and local customs, like in most of southern and latin America. Uruguay is famous for its high-quality beef and traditional barbecue, known as asado. Fresh seafood, and delicious pastries. Uruguay is the least corrupt country in Latin America. It is ranked first in the region for democracy, peace, lack of corruption, quality of living, e-Government, freedom of press, size of the middle class, prosperity and security, which is very impressive considering the country was ruled by a military dictatorship until 1985. Over half of the country’s 3.3 million people live in the capital, Montevideo. In Uruguay, cows outnumber people four to one. It is a nation of 12 million cattle but just three million people 2. VIDEO COMPILATION A. URUGUAY (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) B. SOUTH AMERICA PART 1, 2016-2018 3. PHOTO GALLERY (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) For more details, blogs and pictures click here; https://www.doubledutchworldsafari.au/our-journey/americas/south-america/uruguay/