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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.
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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.
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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:
Carrasco Airport Montevideo (Uruguay) – Departures/Arrivals online.
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)
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)
Instrumental music band of Montevideo: The provided style is mainly Tango and Milonga.
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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
TV station
Montevideo
Type and programme style: comprehensive
Quality of streaming: ok, player type: Windows Media Player.
CX36 Radio
Radio station
Montevideo
Type and programme style: comprehensive
Quality of streaming: ok, player type: Windows Media Player.
Cero 104.3 FM
Radio station
Montevideo
Type and programme style: comprehensive
Checked on Monday, 10th of May 2010, quality of streaming: not so fine, player type: Windows Media Player.
Radio La Zurda
Radio station
Montevideo
Type and programme style: traditional/folk music
Quality of streaming: ok, player type: Windows Media Player.
Radio Católica Oriental
Radio station
Montevideo
Type and programme style: sport, reports, religious
Quality of streaming: ok, player type: Windows Media Player.
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Radio Sport 890
Radio station
Montevideo
Type and programme style: news, sport
Quality of streaming: ok, player type: Windows Media Player.
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