La Paloma, Rocha

 

Harbour and seaside resort of La Paloma, Rocha

4 Jul 2014 | From Sofi of Uruguay

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Sofi shared that La Paloma is one of the places in their country that is special and dear to her. She often goes there during the holidays with her family to enjoy the beaches and to relax.

Located in the province of Rocha, Uruguayan east coast, La Paloma is a seaside resort noted for its calm, its beautiful beaches and magnificent sunsets. La Paloma has almost 20 km of beaches all seaside resort around. "La Balconada" is the most popular for youth every summer, "El Cabito" is ideal for the kids, plus a wide variety where you will surely find the ideal fit to your likes. Fine or thick sand, with rocks, open ocean or bay, lonely or too busy.

Source: Hotel Bahía

My first postcard from Uruguay

Palacio Salvo

4 Jul 2014 | From Sofi of Uruguay

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Uruguay is a country in the southeastern region of South America. It is geographically the second-smallest nation in South America after Suriname. Montevideo, its capital and largest city, is one of the top and most economically powerful cities Latin American. It is classified as a Beta World City, and described as a "vibrant, eclectic place with a rich cultural life", and "a thriving tech center and entrepreneurial culture".

Shown in the postcard is the Palacio Salvo. Constructed in 1928, Palacio Salvo is a historical landmark building done in a predominantly Italian Gothic-style, with classic and neo-romanticism influences as well. It was built by Italian immigrant Mario Palanti, and is located at the intersection of Plaza Independencia and 18 de Julio Avenue.