Uruguay Footprint Focus

by Box, Ben

• ISBN13: 9781908206282
• ISBN10: 1908206284
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-08
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks

Summary

Stroll around the World Heritage Site Colonia del Sacramento and you will feel like you have travelled back in time: 17th colonial buildings grace the historic section, while the lively modern town extends around a bay. Go by horseback across the country's rolling hills and stay overnight at a country estate. From historic gems to thermal springs, from charming riverside towns to gorgeous beach resorts: Uruguay is ideal for adventurous and leisurely visitors alike. Footprint focusUruquay also features detailed coverage of Buenos Aires, the main gateway to the country, plus comprehensive listings on where to eat, sleep and have fun. Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around. Covers Buenos Aires, the main gateway to the country. Highlights map of Uruguay and Buenos Aires so you know what not to miss. Detailed street maps for Montevideo, Buenos Aires and other important towns. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint focusguide will help you get the most out of Uruguay without weighing you down. The content of the Footprint focusUruguay guide has been extracted from Footprint's South America Handbook.

Author Biography

Ben Box has been working on the South American Handbook for over 30 years and is a Latin America expert. Ben has contributed to newspapers, magazines and learned tomes, usually on the subject of travel, and has also been involved in Footprint’s Central America & Mexico, Caribbean Islands, Brazil and Peru since their inception. Having a doctorate in Spanish and Portuguese studies from London University, Ben maintains a strong interest in Latin American literature and culture.

Table of Contents

1) 1) Buenos Aires – Palermo; (2) Around Buenos Aires – Mataderos, San Isidro, Tren de la Costa, Tigre, Isla Martín García, Colonia del Sacramento, Estancias near Buenos Aires; (3) The Pampas – San Antonio de Areco, La Plata, Chascomús, Dolores; (4) Montevideo; (5) Western Uruguay; (6) Eastern Uruguay – Montevideo north to Brazil.