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
Top 8 Piers & Boardwalks in Uruguay, Uruguay
July 22, 2021 Terina Blouin
Coordinates: 33°S 56°W / 33°S 56°W / -33; -56
Restaurants in Uruguay
1. Rambla Republica de Mexico
2. Rambla de Piriapolis
Rambla de los Argentinos Avenida Piria, Piriapolis 20200 Uruguay http://www.piriapolisportal.com.uy
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By ElenaP2205 - Romania, null
Here the promenade is very very nice. The views are fantastic, the beach is sandy, the wind is refreshing.
3. Fray Bentos Rambla
Costa de Rio Uruguay, Fray Bentos Uruguay
Excellent
48%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By restrapo - Montevideo, Uruguay
Nice walk on the ramble on a beautiful sunny early spring day. I really enjoy Fray Bentos and the ramble is one of its jewels.
4. Paseo de San Gabriel
Calle Paseo de San Gabriel, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By joserafaell89 - Bogota, Colombia
When in Colonia, this spot is a nice place to watch the sunset, enjoy the views of the river, feel the life of the city and even look at the tall buildings of Buenos Aires (Argentina) far in the horizont. Always plenty of people pasing by, fishing, sun bathing, taking a bath in the river or just enjoying the peace and nice atmosphere.
