Uruguay Bird + Gardens & parks pictures

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Tour the fortress home of Francisco Piria, founder of the seaside town of Piriápolis, to discover the beliefs and motivations of this fascinating man. 

See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

After being built over 270 years ago by a Portuguese governor to protect the city from potential enemies, this gate and drawbridge are still standing.

Tour the fortress home of Francisco Piria, founder of the seaside town of Piriápolis, to discover the beliefs and motivations of this fascinating man. 

Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

South America’s hidden gem has a historic capital and colonial towns, sprawling countryside, exclusive beach resorts and bohemian surf spots.