Montevideo is the capitol of Uruguay, and houses half of the population of the country. Economic powerhouse, Montevideo houses the largest trading block in South America—Mercosur. What surprised us was the litter of plastic bags and bottles everywhere. They have no recycling and don’t seem to be much concerned by the presence of this stuff. Buenos Aires on the other hand was pristine by comparison. More information here: <https://www.lonelyplanet.com/uruguay/montevideo>
Right in the harbor was a fleet of derelict boats.
Hotel in town square.
This is a Rufous Hornero
General Jose Artigas. He is considered a Libertador of Río de la Plata and a national hero in Uruguay and Argentina, sometimes referred to as "the father of Uruguayan nationhood".
hotel on edge of town square.
Wall painting showing Che Guevara. Country is quite liberal
wall mural depicting feminist issues with capitalism.
Parliament Building.
Sculpture showcasing the difficult settlement of the pampas grass countryside.