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Montevideo

Coat of arms of Montevideo (Uruguay)

Population: ~ 1.317.000

Time difference to London - Time zone GMT/UTC: -3 hours (+/- changes due summertime/daylight saving)

Climate, weather: 13ºC - 5ºC (55ºF - 64ºF) from November to April and 25ºC - 16ºC (84ºF - 75ºF) from May to October with occasional showers throughout the year.

An international airport exists.

► Basic information on Uruguay

Montevideo, the capital of the Republic of Uruguay, more than two centuries and a half of existence is one of the only continental capitals with a ring of beaches incorporated into the urban landscape.

This singular feature has given the city's appearance a special character and serves as a 'purifying lung'. The city maintains historic testimonies both in its old and new sectors.

Montevideo (Uruguay) - Things to See:

Ordonez Park rose garden
Toranco Palace
Feria de Villa Biarritz
Plaza Independencia
Plaza Constitucion

Cultural life in Montevideo is intense and has a great variety

Cultural life in Montevideo is intense and has a great variety of offerings. However, did you also know that the city is home to many first-class singers and musicians of all styles? Did you know that the city has both an official and independent theater circuit with shows all year-round?

One of the best-known theaters is the Solís which was recently restored and is one of the very first to have been in Latin America. In the old part of town, you will find a large number of cultural centers and museums, with new painting and photography expositions all the time. You will also be able to admire the numerous Candombe and Carnival shows in the street, the latter in February and the former all year-round.

Parks & Activities

All these wonders are complemented by big parks which are used for cultural events, book fairs, markets or the Montevidean Carnival, which last more than 40 days.

Tango in town ...

The three most important types of typical music on the Rio de la Plata are tango, Milonga and Vals Criollo. Many memorable melodies originated in Montevideo.

El Tango supremo, La Cumparsita, la Milonga La Puñalada and the Vals Desde el Alma were componed by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez, Pintín Castellanos and Rosita Melo, all from Montevideo.

The importance of Tango becomes clear when you check out the different bars, restaurants and milongas of the city. Since 1935 the 'Fun Fun' Bar has been one of the most important places for Tango in town.

That’s where the Uvita was invented, a mix of Port wine and regular wine. That’s also where Gardel sang a capella in 1933 and people have been dancing and listening to Tango music for the past 70 years in this bar. 'El Farolito' is another important place for Tango lovers, in the old part of the city.

Low lights, good sound and great dance floor attract many amateur and professional dancers. Apart from other Tango bars like 'Joventango', 'Café Las Musas', 'Garufa' and 'Vieja Viola', you can also enjoy the spontaneous music and dance in many public squares and parks at sunset.

More information and interesting Web-Sites regarding Montevideo:

► www.mnav.gub.uy

National Museum of Visual Arts: More than 6.000 objects, mainly from national artits like Juan Manuel Blanes, Carlos Federico Sáez, Pedro Figari, Rafael Barradas y Joaquín Torres García. (Page in Spanish only)

► www.montevideo-tango.com

Information on Tango in Montevideo: The Tango-Bars, where to listen at Tango life music, where you can learn Tango, how to meet musicians, events and Tango related news (in Spanish only)

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How and what they are speaking/talking about in Montevideo? Radio and TV stations from Montevideo in Spanish live & online:

Canal 6 Pando