{"id":1118,"date":"2017-06-15T19:31:16","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T22:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.01argentina.com\/travel\/?p=1118"},"modified":"2018-07-30T12:59:29","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T15:59:29","slug":"tourist_points_montevideo_uruguay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.01argentina.com\/travel\/tourist_points_montevideo_uruguay\/","title":{"rendered":"The most important tourist points in Montevideo Uruguay"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"montevideo03\"The neighborhoods surrounding the wonderful montevideana coast, and Punta Carretas Parque Rodo are two neighborhoods that attract many visitors, both for its beautiful urban and natural landscapes, and its diversity of cultural offerings. They are considered as one of the most important tourist attractions of Montevideo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rambla del Parque Rodo<\/strong>
\nThe promenade and park are the two typical walks in this neighborhood, where the points meet more people, whether montevideanos or tourists.
\nThere on the promenade is the building of the former Park Hotel, opened in 1912, where he currently works as an administrative headquarters of MERCOSUR.
\nFaced with this old building and a few meters from the sea, the public skating rink where young people attend sports such as skateboarding, longboard, skate and bike stands. His particular view and palm trees complete a unique setting.<\/p>\n

Playa Ramirez<\/strong>
\nIn summer sunset contemplation is one of its main attractions. There each February 2 Iemanj\u00e1 religious holiday where the faithful present offerings to the sea goddess is celebrated. Just a few meters from the beach is the monument to this goddess.<\/p>\n

Parque Rodo<\/strong>
\nIt is one of the larger city parks with 43 hectares of green spaces. It has a great diversity of trees surrounding the lake which you can take boat rides pedal. The extensive area of \u200b\u200bthe quarries, the amusement park, the Summer Theater, the Museum of Visual Arts, the Fotogaler\u00eda open pit and a large number of monuments and works of art are some of its attractions.<\/p>\n

Fotogaler\u00eda opencast<\/strong>
\nThe park has a space for photographic exhibitions Outdoor where
\npresent traveling exhibitions of different artists and themes. You can visit without access limitations and hours every day of the year.<\/p>\n

National Museum of Visual Arts<\/strong>
\nNational and international heritage than six thousand works, constitutes one of the most important museum institutions in the country. Exhibits works by Juan Manuel Blanes, Rafael Barradas, Pedro Figari, Jose C\u00faneo, among other national teachers.<\/p>\n

Summer Theatre “Ram\u00f3n Collazo”<\/strong>
\nAbout Rodo Park quarries it is this important stage of Uruguayan culture. There the official carnival competition between February and March, and major shows throughout the year is celebrated. The dome of the stage was remodeled in the style of Eladio Dieste, Uruguayan engineer prominent creator of constructive technology called “armed Ceramics” that was worth international recognition, based on the use of brick in the creation of curved surfaces.<\/p>\n

Golf Club<\/strong>
\nAlready in Punta Carretas Golf Club marks the boundary between this district with Rodo Park. It was founded in 1922 in one of the most privileged spots in the city, on the coast of Rio de la Plata. Has a large field of 18 holes spread over 6635 yards. The camp was inaugurated in 1934 with the holding of the second edition of the Open City of Montevideo, and in 1975 was declared a National Historic Landmark.<\/p>\n

Zorrilla Museum<\/strong>
\nOn the promenade of Punta Carretas is the former summer home of the poet Juan Zorrilla de San Martin, where now the museum. There, visitors can see furniture, belongings and documents that provide an illustrative journey through the life and times of “Poet of the Fatherland”.<\/p>\n

Faro de Punta Brava\u00a0<\/strong>
\nIn the area known as Punta Brava is the Faro de Punta Carretas where you can see a panoram\u00e1mica unforgettable view of the coast and the city. The lighthouse can be visited daily from 10 am until sunset.<\/p>\n

Punta Carretas Shopping<\/strong>
\nOpened in 1994, this large mall marked a before and after in the neighborhood.
\nIts load building with an interesting history, since from 1915 to 1986 worked as a prison. In 1971, in the framework of a troubled era for the country, the spectacular escape of more than 100 prisoners, Tupamaros guerrillas, including the current political renowned Uruguayan political system it took place.<\/p>\n