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- Destinations
- South America
- Uruguay
- Montevideo
- Estadio Centenario
Estadio Centenario
Built between 1929 and 1930, to commemorate the centenary of
Uruguay's first constitution, the Estadio Centenario also played
host to the first-ever FIFA World Cup final (which Uruguay won 4-2,
against Argentina). Listed by FIFA as one of the world's 'Classic
Stadia', the Estadio Centenario has become something of a Mecca for
football fans, with thousands of tourists visiting each year to
attend a game, or just to visit the fascinating
Museo del Fútbol(Football Museum), housed within the
stadium itself. Visitors to Montevideo should do everything they
can to attend an Atlético Peñarol home game at the Estadio
Centenario - football, as the cliché goes, is a way of life in
Uruguay - and watching a game in the midst of 90,000 passionate
locals is an amazing cultural experience, that is sure to be
cherished for the rest of one's life.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Money
The official currency of Uruguay is the Uruguayan Peso (UYU),
but US Dollars are also accepted by some tourist businesses,
retailers and taxi drivers. The peso is divided into 100
centécimos. Currency can be exchanged at banks and Money Exchange
Shops, which both offer similar exchange rates. Exchange rates tend
to fluctuate frequently. There are plenty of ATMs available in
shopping centres and attached to banks in commercial areas, but not
all cards are accepted. Credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard,
American Express and Diners Club, are widely accepted by shops and
restaurants. Travellers cheques are easiest to exchange if in US
Dollars.
Time
GMT -3 (GMT -2 from October to March).