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When a Uruguayan welcomes you with a call for a "mate", don't be alarmed, "el mate" is the ubiquitous traditional drink, derived from the herb yerba. Mate is found everywhere in Montevideo, the waterfront capital of Uruguay, established in 1726. A hub of commerce and higher education, Montevideo's architecture is reflective of its Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and British immigrants and it enjoys a humid, subtropical climate.
Plaza Independence
Carnivores and sweet tooths are well-catered for (meat dishes are a specialty and desserts are plentiful) but what is there apart from drinking mate and eating up a storm? Here's a quick guide:
- Ciudad Vieja – Montevideo's old town
- Barrio Reus – a small neighbourhood with charming coulorful houses
- The Rambla – a 22-kilometre waterfront boardwalk flanking the city, ideal for people-watching
- Mercado de los Artesanos – a market on the corner of Paraguay and Colonia streets where local artists sell leather, paper, woodwork and textiles
Port of Montevideo
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