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Atlántida

Posted on July 16, 2007
Filed Under Places, Nature | 11 Comments

Atlántida is a resort town 45 km east of Montevideo with pretty beaches, tall shady trees and a small and charming downtown. In the early half of last century, it was the destination of the jet set, not unlike Punta is today. Nowadays however, it is just one more of many popular summer destinations for Uruguayan vacationers.

Atlántida has a year round population of 4,000 inhabitants but swells to many times that size in January and February. Since it less than an hour away from Montevideo, on weekends it receives bus loads of visitors from the capital and the surrounding areas. However, the balneario has a better infrastructure than might be expected from a small town: good restaurants, bars, several large supermarkets, small shops, cyber houses, telephone company, cable company, bus station, schools, policlinicas, etc. Read more

For The Birds

Posted on May 15, 2007
Filed Under Nature | 2 Comments

I must admit that until recently flora or fauna had never been high on my list of interests when traveling. Actually I used to think bird watching was a peculiar and strange hobby, like listening to opera without subtitles. I think it may be an age thing, but I discovered I no longer find it strange. As a matter of fact I now think it is kind of entertaining, like watching puppies tumble.

Almost accidentally, we found ourselves observing many local birds during the last trip to Uruguay. As we drove away from the city, they were everywhere; although not quite like in the Hitchcock movie. All we needed to do was sit down with our mate in hand and pay attention to the surroundings - and what a treat. Read more