The most distinctive ones are tango, murga, a form of musical theater, and candombe, an Afro-Uruguayan type of music which occur yearly during the Carnival period.

5 days ago · The Uruguayan landscape is largely characterized by gently rolling land, with an average elevation of about 383 feet (117 metres). Tidal lakes and sand dunes fringe the …

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Contemporary Uruguayan culture comes from the contribution of its alternating early settlers from Spain and Portugal, and important influence of European immigrants – Italians, French, …

Nov 28, 2025 · Its culture blends indigenous roots with Spanish, Italian, and Afro-Uruguayan influences, creating a unique fusion expressed through music, food, celebrations, and daily …

Exercise common sense in your activities in Montevideo and in Uruguayan resort areas, and be attentive to your personal security and surroundings in these areas.

Uruguayan fans cheering on their country during the 2018 World Cup. Most Uruguayans descend from colonial-era settlers and immigrants from Europe with almost 88% of the population being …

Tannat is the grape variety which characterizes Uruguayan wines and stands out in the world. Uruguay is a producer of world-class food, and meats, dairy products, fruits, honey and oils …

Uruguayan territory was contested between the nascent states of Brazil and Argentina. Brazil annexed the area in 1821 under the name of Provincia Cisplatina, but a revolt began in 1825, …

Although there were Amer-indian groups that lived in Uruguayan territory at the time of the colonial expansion, they were either displaced or annihilated. As a result, since 1830 the …