Playa Pascual – Montevideo – 37 km
Montevideo was a relatively small city with just over one million inhabitants and a
service road made a comfortable ride into the capital. Navigating the city centre
was easy and we headed straight to the old part, where locating accommodation
was effortless. With its location on the Rio de la Plata, Montevideo didn’t only have
a holiday feel but was beautiful, friendly and culturally rich. Like in Argentina, mate
remained the drink of choice and one seldom saw a Uruguayan without a flask
clutched under their arm.
Strolling the historic Cuidad Viejo was pleasant and relaxing. Nearly all the old
buildings had been renovated, and reminded me of Eastern Europe. The many
pedestrian malls, street cafes and bustling squares with craft markets and statues
made lingering easy.