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VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Pastoral grasslands make up much of the landscape of Uruguay, where dogs charmingly welcome travelers to pretty streets like those of Colonia del Sacramento. Barrío Historico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, forms the center of this colonial resort town alongside the Rio de la Plata, but the capital of Montevideo is no less enchanting, with houses that are given names instead of numbers—often of dashing historical figures. Set on a series of promedates, all routes from the Old City lead to the ocean, where nearby Punta del Este draws the international elite to white-sand beaches and stunning shores. But for vibrancy at its boldest, the world's longest Carnival is not to be missed. Forty days of revelry, candombe drums, tango, milonga, and folk music fill the air each year, adding 40 more facets to this unassuming gem quietly hiding in the hills of South America. URUGUAY Portrait of Paradise Rivera Melo Salto Artegas Mercedes Fray Bentos Tucuarembo Treinta y Tres Florida Punta del Este Rocha Colonia Montevideo AT L A N T I C O C E A N U R U G U A Y D E H A E D O C U C H I L L A CUCHI LL A GRA N DE B R A Z I L A R G E N T I N A Paysandú Ne g r o R . P a ra ñ a R . R i o d e la Pl at a Buenos Aires In a country whose diversions are action-packed, it only makes sense that your itinerary should be, too. Arrange your tours ahead of time for maximum adventure. MONTEVIDEO • Half-Day City Tour • Colonia del Sacramento Full-Day Tour • Punta del Este Full-Day Tour COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO • Half-Day City Tour • Montevideo Full-Day Tour Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. MONTEVIDEO SHERATON MONTEVIDEO HOTEL O O O O The Sheraton's 207 spacious guest- rooms provide thoughtful amenities and furnishings, as well as views of the bay and the city. The Neptune Pool & Fit- ness Center features spectacular views; a sundeck; indoor pool; Jacuzzis ® ; and body treatments. Enjoy a delicious meal in the elegant Las Carretas Restaurant, serving international dishes. TRYP MONTEVIDEO O O O H The TRYP Montevideo is located in the garden district of Punta Carretas in a beautiful natural environment near the sea, the golf club, and the historic lighthouse. It features 74 well-appointed guestrooms; a heated swimming pool; a fitness center; sauna; restaurant; and lobby bar. Uruguay | 45 THESE FINE HOTELS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE COLONIA SHERATON COLONIA O O O O MONTEVIDEO ESPLENDOR CERVANTES MONTEVIDEO O O O O HOTEL LAFAYETTE O O O O REGENCY ZONA AMERICA O O O O HOTEL URBAN EXPRESS O O O O O