Uruguay

Uruguay

The name Uruguay aptly translates to “river of the colourful birds” in reference to the many colourful species of birds inhabiting the forests near the Rio Negro river. The country is situated between Brazil and Argentina and is South America’s second smallest nation with about four million inhabitants. With its stable democracy and social benefits such as free education, the country is often referred to as the Switzerland of South America. Celebrated for its Spanish colonial architectu...

The name Uruguay aptly translates to “river of the colourful birds” in reference to the many colourful species of birds inhabiting the forests near the Rio Negro river. The country is situated between Brazil and Argentina and is South America’s…

Posted on January 24, 2011 Tagged Locations, Uruguay

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Places of interest

The Legislative Palace
One of the city’s most important architectural realisations, inaugurated on August 25,1925 in commemoration of the First Centenary since national independence. Two magnificent stained glass panes, designed by Juan Buffa and brought from Italy, can be seen in the Pasos Perididos Room. Its three floors and underground area, of a neo-classicist eclectic style, occupy some 8,000sqm.

The Matr...

The Legislative Palace
One of the city’s most important architectural realisations, inaugurated on August 25,1925 in commemoration of the First Centenary since national independence. Two magnificent stained glass panes, designed by Juan Buffa and brought from Italy, can be…

Posted on December 11, 2008 Tagged Buy, Uruguay

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South American St. Tropez

Informed property pundits are growing increasingly excited about Uruguay’s real estate potential, likening it to the buzz of 1970′s Cote d’Azur. First-rate infrastructure, a sought after quality of life and a friendly and welcoming European culture are just some of Uruguay’s appealing characteristics.
Uruguay remains significantly undervalued, particularly in the areas around Punta del Este. A good mixture of old fashioned values with traditional Uruguayan tolera...

Informed property pundits are growing increasingly excited about Uruguay’s real estate potential, likening it to the buzz of 1970′s Cote d’Azur. First-rate infrastructure, a sought after quality of life and a friendly and welcoming European culture are just some of…

Posted on May 15, 2008 Tagged Buy, Uruguay

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A city designed

The Legislative Palace
One of the city’s most important architectural realisations, inaugurated on August 25 1925 in commemoration of the First Centenary since national independence. Two magnificent stained glass panes, designed by Juan Buffa and brought from Italy, can be seen in the Pasos Perididos Room. Its three floors and underground area, of a neo-classicist eclectic style, occupy some 8,000 square meters.

The Matriz Church

The Legislative Palace
One of the city’s most important architectural realisations, inaugurated on August 25 1925 in commemoration of the First Centenary since national independence. Two magnificent stained glass panes, designed by Juan Buffa and brought from Italy, can…

Posted on May 8, 2008 Tagged Buy, Uruguay

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