Travel to Montevideo, Uruguay

The city of Montevideo is offered referred to as a “Mini Buenos Aires”. You can easily get between the two cities via Buquebus, which is basically the bus system in the form of a boat. Montevideo is certainly much smaller and more tranquil than Buenos Aires but nightlife and big city lights still grace this capital city. You can check out some of surprising architecture and art while you experience the familiar noises of honking cars and screeching breaks–close your eyes and you’d never believe anyone could refer to this town as “mini”.

However, when you tire of big buildings and crowded buses, Montevideo also offers a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean and the charm of small town life. Horse drawn carriages clop through the cobblestone streets functioning as the trash pickup in place of large dump trucks. If you take some time to explore the streets you will be pleasantly greeted with boldly painted buildings and eclectic cafes. If you are looking for natural beauty, you can walk to Cerro Arco, the highest point in the city. You will have to walk through some pretty shady towns to get there, but the view is certainly worth it.

Montevideo may not be as non-stop and crazy as many other large cities across the world, but no one could say it lacks personality. This city is definitely worth a few days of your time. Bring a good book, a camera and comfortable walking shoes so you can get the full experience of the relaxed exploration of Montevideo.

-Rease Kirchner–Travelated Staff Writer