Modern air-conditioned facility. Although almost half of theUruguayan population lives in Montevideo, the city only has 1.3 million inhabitants and provides a more peaceful atmosphere than most Latin capitals. Montevideo is a remarkably safe city at all hours and lacks the machine gun toting police guards prevalent in many large Latin American cities. Another attraction is that drinking the local tap water presents no problems. Temperate weather and water conditions exist year-round.
Cattle ranches, vineyards, and orchards mark the country's peaceful interior.
A trip up the Rio de la Plata brings thermal baths and the jungles of the Brazilian wetlands. Short, direct flights connect Montevideo with other regional wonders such as Iguazu Falls, Andean mountains, and Argentina's Patagonia. To read more about Uruguay's tourist attractions, please visit Lonely Planet - Uruguay .