Montevideo Uruguay Living Blog March Archive

Photo Exhibit on Domestic Violence TODAY

By Elaine at 03/16/09 17:39

As part of International Women's Month (that's right, we get a special day AND a whole month!) there will be a photo exhibition of 40 images in the Municipal Intendencia of Montevideo (on 18 de Julio and Ejido) on the subject of Domestic Violence. It opens at 7pm.

For more information see the article in El Espectador (in spanish)

 

Opposition ahead of Uruguay's ruling coalition, according to polls

If the Uruguayan elections were held today, there will be no clear winners. A recent poll by trusted firm Consultants Cifra, Gonzalez, Raga & Associates shows that the national opposition party is closing on in the race against Uruguay's ruling coalition.

The National Party, the country's leading opposition group, had 38% voting intention rate, while ruling Broad Front had 43%.

However, when added to the other opposition parties, they total 46%.

Link: Polls show opposition ahead of Uruguay’s ruling coalition — MercoPress

Palacio Salvo: Gothic in Uruguay

The Placio Salvo has been around since it was constructed in 1928 with style influences of Italian gothic. It stands tall and has been the tallest building for decades not only in Uruguay but in the whole South America. The building became an icon of pride for the people of Montevideo and usually printed on postcards of the city and country and still remains a national icon and treasure.

Link: Montevideo Palacio Salvo Apart-Hotel

An Apartment for Rent in the Palacio Salvo Apart-Hotel

Savor Montevideo's history by renting one of the apartments in Montevideo's historical Palacio Salvo Apart-Hotel, Uruguay's Gothic-inspired hotel and one of its national icons.

An Apartment is now available for short- to medium-term renting. Amenities include a kitchen, sofas, cable television, sofa bed, doubled bed, telephone, and free local calls.

For more details about the apartment, check out this article.

Link: Montevideo Palacio Salvo Apart-Hotel

The Scumptious World of food in Uruguay

There are specific things that one craves in a foreign country which is not available unlike in the motherland he grew up with. With this, how can a man strive to cope up with such changes. The answer is to explore. This is what the Irish Blogger shares with her life in Uruguay through her blog. See her adventure in the scrumptious world of Uruguay here:

Link: Montevideo Living: The Uruguayan Menu: Eating Out & Restaurants in Montevideo