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Montevideo Uruguay from\u00a0 Sheraton Montevideo Hotel<\/h1>\n

Enjoy a warm welcome at the Sheraton Montevideo Hotel <\/a>which is located in the exclusive residential area of \u200b\u200bPunta Carretas and overlooking the serene R\u00edo de la Plata. It is ideal for business travelers and leisure guests.<\/p>\n

Located next to the Punta Carretas Shopping Center and just 200 meters from the Golf Club and the pedestrian, the hotel is surrounded by the comfort of one of the most important residential neighborhoods of Montevideo.<\/p>\n

Area activities
\nLocated on the 26th floor of the Sheraton Montevideo Hotel, the pool and the Sheraton Fitness offer spectacular views of the city, great facilities and qualified to help you relax and train staff.<\/p>\n

A fully equipped gym and a sauna provide an exclusive relaxation area. The massage parlor and specialized professional staff offer body treatments and beauty services. You will also find an indoor pool, two whirlpools and a sun terrace.<\/p>\n

City tour\u00a0in Montevideo Uruguay<\/h1>\n

Rambla del Parque Rodo<\/strong><\/p>\n

The promenade and park are the two typical walks in this neighborhood, where the points meet more people, either Montevideo or tourists.
\nOn the promenade there is the building of the former Park Hotel, opened in 1912, where he currently works as the administrative headquarters of Mercosur.
\nAgainst this old building and close to the sea, the public skating rink where young people attend sports such as skateboarding, longboard, skate and bike stands. His particular view and palm trees complete a unique setting.<\/p>\n

Playa Ramirez<\/strong>
\nIn summer contemplating the sunset is one of its main attractions. There every February 2 Iemanj\u00e1 religious party, where the faithful offer gifts to the sea goddess is celebrated. Just a few meters from the beach is a monument to this goddess.<\/p>\n

Parque Rodo<\/strong>
\nIt is one of the larger city parks with 43 hectares of green spaces. It has a great diversity of trees surrounding the lake which you can take boat rides pedal. The large area of \u200b\u200bthe quarries, the amusement park, the Summer Theater, the Museum of Visual Arts, the photo gallery in the open and a large number of monuments and works of art, are some of its attractions.<\/p>\n

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Photogallery opencast<\/strong>
\nThe park has a space for photographic exhibitions Outdoor where
\nThey presented traveling exhibitions of different artists and themes. You can visit without access limitations and schedule every day of the year.<\/p>\n

National Museum of Visual Arts<\/strong>
\nHis national and international heritage than six thousand works, constitutes one of the most important museum institutions. Exhibits works by Juan Manuel Blanes, Rafael Barradas, Pedro Figari, Jose Cuneo, among other national teachers.<\/p>\n

Summer Theatre “Ram\u00f3n Collazo”<\/strong>
\nOn the quarries of Parque Rodo is this important stage of Uruguayan culture. There the official carnival competition in February and March, and major shows throughout the year is celebrated. The vault of the stage was remodeled in the style of Eladio Dieste, a prominent Uruguayan creator of the design engineer technology called “armed Ceramics” which earned him international recognition, based on the use of brick in the creation of curved surfaces.<\/p>\n

Golf Club<\/strong>
\nAlready in Punta Carretas Golf Club marks the boundary between this district with Rodo Park. It was founded in 1922 in one of the most privileged spots in the city, on the coast of Rio de la Plata. It has a wide field of 18 holes spread over 6635 yards. The course opened in 1934 with the holding of the second edition of the Open City of Montevideo, and in 1975 was declared a National Historic Landmark.<\/p>\n

Zorrilla Museum<\/strong>
\nOn the promenade of Punta Carretas is the former summer home of the poet Juan Zorrilla de San Martin, where now a museum. There, visitors can see furniture, personal belongings and documents that provide an illustrative journey through the life and times of the “Poet of the Fatherland.”<\/p>\n

Punta Brava Lighthouse<\/strong>
\nIn the area known as Punta Brava is the Faro de Punta Carretas where you can see a panoram\u00e1mica unforgettable view of the coast and the city. The lighthouse can be visited daily from 10 am until sunset.<\/p>\n

Punta Carretas Shopping<\/strong>
\nOpened in 1994, this large mall marked a before and after in the neighborhood.
\nLoad your building with an interesting history, because from 1915-1986 worked as a prison. In 1971, in the context of a troubled era for the country, the spectacular escape of more than 100 prisoners, Tupamaros guerrillas, including the current political renowned Uruguayan political system took place.<\/p>\n