City: Uruguay
Capital
and largest city: Montevideo
34°53′S 56°10′W / 34.883°S 56.167°W / -34.883; -56.167
Official languages: Spanish
National language: Spanish
Ethnic groups (2016): 88% White
8% Mestizo
4% Black
Religion: See Religion in Uruguay
Demonym: Uruguayan
Government: Unitary presidential constitutional republic
• President: Tabaré Vázquez
• Vice President: Lucía Topolansky
Legislature: General Assembly
• Upper house: Senate
• Lower house: Chamber of Representatives
Independence from the Empire of Brazil• Declared: 25 August 1825
• Recognized: 27 August 1828
• First Constitution: 18 July 1830
Area• Total: 176,215 km (68,037 sq mi) (89th)
• Water (%): 1.5
Population• 2016 estimate: 3,444,006 (134th)
• 2011 census: 3,286,314
• Density: 18.6/km (48.2/sq mi) (207th)
GDP (PPP): 2018 estimate
• Total: $82.406 billion (91st)
• Per capita: $23,504 (60th)
GDP (nominal): 2018 estimate
• Total: $65.815 billion (78th)
• Per capita: $18,772 (43rd)
Gini (2013): 38.2
medium
HDI (2015): 0.795
high · 54th
Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU)
Time zone: UYT (UTC−3)
Drives on the: right
Calling code: +598
ISO 3166 code: UY
Internet TLD: .uy
Top Things to do in Uruguay
Top Hotels in Uruguay
- 1. Arapey Thermal Resort and Spa
- 2. Cottage Puerto Buceo
- 3. Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa
- 4. Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento
- 5. Regency WAY Montevideo Hotel
- 6. Posada Boutique Las Terrazas
- 7. Costa Colonia Riverside Boutique Hotel
- 8. Frontier Hotel
- 9. Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
- 10. Dazzler By Wyndham Montevideo
Things to do in Uruguay, Uruguay: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
January 26, 2022 Leonarda Pillsbury
Coordinates: 33°S 56°W / 33°S 56°W / -33; -56
Restaurants in Uruguay
1. Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzman
Av. 1825 Artigas, Rivera 40000 Uruguay
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Catedral de Montevideo
Calle Sarandi at Ituzaingo, Montevideo 11000 Uruguay +598 2915 7018 http://www.arquidiocesis.net
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4.5 based on 3,066 reviews
Notable for its domed bell towers, this 1804 cathedral is the burial place for some of the country’s most important figures.
Reviewed By Bruce7460
The Cathedral is well worth a visit to see the simplicity that makes it quite spectacular. So much to see and take in.
3. Cripta del Senor de la Paciencia
4. Iglesia Stella Maris
5. Iglesia de las Carmelitas
Irigoitia 1007 entre Hermanos Ruiz y Av. 19 de Abril, Montevideo 11704 Uruguay +598 2336 6714 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Iglesia-De-Los-Padres-Carmelitas/127114400780731
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4.5 based on 549 reviews
Reviewed By noelw464
This magnificent church is located in the upmarket Prado District. The Gothic Architecture is simply stunning and you cannot fail to marvel at it. A “ must stop” on any tour of the city.....
