Major Cities in Uruguay

Uruguay, even after being almost negligible on theartificially by all the modern aspects that are so
map of the world, is standing very proudly with itscommonly found in other countries.
own 'assets.' This, in other words, is a silent challengeThe chief port of Uruguay is located in Montevideo.
for all other countries who are continuously involvingThis also ensures that Montevideo is an important
themselves in different competitions and wars.maritime harbor for ships that traverse the Atlantic.
Here few major cities in Uruguay are beingSome of the beaches present in the city, which tend
mentioned, which have helped the country in itsto attracts tourists and locals alike are Punta Gorda,
consistent development.Pocitos, Playa Verde, and Buceo.
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay. Similarly, LasPaysandu, the third largest city, was established by a
Piedras, Tacuarembo, Rivera, Maldonado andpriest named Policarpo Sandu. This city is well known
Paysandu are sisters of the capital.for its textile industry.
When value of peso, the currency of Uruguay, fellMaldonado city is a destination for a breeze offered
down, Montevideo became a hot spot for tourists.by the nature. San Fernando de Maldonado Cathedral,
Other reasons can never be ignored, and they areCuartel de Dragones, El Puente de la Barra, and Torre
the beautiful beaches, natural landscapes and livelydel Vigia are some of the major tourist attractions in
nightlife. This versatility attracts many people from allthe city.
around the world to Montevideo.Rivera is the birth place of Aparicio Mendez, who was
One thing can not be forgotten is that this is thethe former president of Uruguay, is a very reputed
country has taken great pains to protect and savecity in Uruguay.
its culture and heritage. It is no way influenced