Visiting the extensive and beautiful Prado Park, she shared a story reflected by one of the many statues we saw. First and second-class passengers in the 1800s paid the same fare, the difference came when the carriage became stuck in the mud, the second-class passengers had to get out to push, pull or dig to get the carriage to move on.
Tourism is a key industry, with many visitors from their neighbor, Argentina, primarily for Uruguay's superior beaches. Banking is also important here, as the country is considered the "Switzerland of South America", many Argentineans bank here due to the instability and lack of trust in their own country. The city is a mecca for leather-lovers, and not surprisingly for beef. Wandering into the Mercado del Puerto (Port Market), tables were laden down with bowls of grilled meat and visitors were enticed to try the offerings of the many restaurants by promoters at the venues offering glasses of half and half ( half wine and half champagne) as they discussed the virtue of their menus. Grill masters tending a variety of meats on the open flames further lured visitors to give the meat a try.
Near the Mercado, we visited the gallery and studio of watercolorist, Alvaro Castagnet. As a winner of numerous national and international awards, it was a treat to see a collection of his works. Adjacent shops provided the opportunity to purchase some uniquely designed jewelry and a few other souvenirs before heading back to the ship.
Near the Mercado, we visited the gallery and studio of watercolorist, Alvaro Castagnet. As a winner of numerous national and international awards, it was a treat to see a collection of his works. Adjacent shops provided the opportunity to purchase some uniquely designed jewelry and a few other souvenirs before heading back to the ship.
Griller at the Mercado del Puerto
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