INDEPENDENT BUS TRAVEL IN NORTH, CENTRAL, SOUTH AMERICA AND ASIA - BAMBA EXPERIENCE

Uruguay is South America’s second smallest country and is dwarfed by its giant neighbours Brazil and Argentina. Nevertheless it holds its own and has one of the highest GDP per capita income in South America. What it lacks in natural wonders, it more than makes up through its colonial towns such as Colonia de Sacramento (founded in 1680 by the Portuguese) and a super modern capital that looks more like Europe

An estimated 88% of Uruguayans are of European descent and it’s indigenous population is less than 1%.  Historically it was a battlefield area where Spanish and Portuguese influences clashed and traded hands several times. The Spanish finally wrestled control until Uruguay achieved its long sought independence in 1828.

Most of Uruguay are low hill ranges and coastal lowlands. Recently though, travelers and tourists have been attracted to Uruguay’s pristine beaches, namely Punta  del Este and Punta del Diablo.  Its beautiful capital, Montevideo, and colonial towns such as Salto and Colonia de Sacramento are other major tourist draws.