Uruguay
On the rise as South America's next travel hotspot
Slide 1 of 14: Already a favorite destination for vacationers from neighboring Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay's 400 miles of coastline offer serene and sunny beaches and culturally rich colonial cities. Photographer Raymond Patrick visited Montevideo and Punta del Este for the Winter 2007-2008 issue of Sherman's Travel magazine.
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Slide 2 of 14: The Greek style Teatro Solis opened in 1856 and is the cultural hub of Montevideo today. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances including opera and plays.
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Slide 3 of 14: Old City charms: Have a cocktail before your haircut at Barb’s, a barbershop just off Calle Sarandi in Montevideo's Ciudad Vieja.
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Slide 4 of 14: Home to a variety of restaurants, shops and bars, the lively Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo's port market, is an ideal choice for dinner or a snack.
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Slide 5 of 14: Waiters enjoying some down time at the Mercado del Puerto.
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Slide 6 of 14: Treasures from both vendors and boutiques can be found along the pedestrian street of Calle Sarandi, in Montevideo.
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Slide 7 of 14: Bold colors and graphic lines greet guests in the lobby of Montevideo's modern NH Columbia Hotel.
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Slide 8 of 14: Baltasar restaurant, a neighborhood favorite in Montevideo's posh residential area of Carrasco, boasts a flavorful menu of fresh seafood and sushi.
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Slide 9 of 14: Time seems to stand still in the classic Café Brasilero, in Montevideo's Old City.
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Slide 10 of 14: Casapueblo, built into the cliffs along Punta Ballena, in Punta del Este, is the heavenly creation of artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. In addition to being his home, this architectural wonder serves as a 70 room hotel.
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Slide 11 of 14: A light, airy guest room at the Club Hotel Casapueblo.
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Slide 12 of 14: In Punta del Este, it’s beach by day, cocktails and dancing by night. Here, surfers gear up near Playa Chiverta.
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Slide 13 of 14: Home furnishings on display at Fez Casa, a shop in Punta del Este.
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Slide 14 of 14: The beach town of José Ignacio, a favorite of Punta del Este regulars, is a quiet and relaxed spot.
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