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- Destinations
- South America
- Uruguay
- Montevideo
- Plaza Independencia
Plaza Independencia
Montevideo's showpiece plaza contains some of the city's most
impressive architecture, including its best-known landmark, the
massive Italianate edifice of the Palacio Salvo, designed by an
Italian architect living in Buenos Aires, Mario Palanti. The
building, finished in 1925, was originally intended as a hotel, but
now comprises residential apartments and offices. For many decades
it was the tallest building in South America, and is built on the
site where Gerardo Matos Rodriguez is credited with writing the
first tango in 1917. The Plaza also contains a statue of Uruguay's
national hero, General Artigas.
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).