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Quiz about Enticing Uruguay
Quiz about Enticing Uruguay

Enticing Uruguay Trivia Quiz


Thinking of traveling to South America, but can't decide where to go? Uruguay may entice you with its sun and surf, but there's so much more to see there.

A photo quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mlcmlc
Time
4 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
394,471
Updated
Jul 31 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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231
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Question 1 of 10
1. Uruguay's capital city, Montevideo, is located on the north bank of which river? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the northwest part of Uruguay, spa towns have sprung up offering access to hot springs. Termas del Daymán is one of those resorts, named for the Río Daymán (pictured here) which flows past it. Which aquifer do the thermal waters come from? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Located in the Lavalleja Department, Uruguay, is a park named Salto del Penitente (Jump of the Penitent), built around a waterfall. Which of these superlatives describes the waterfall? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. There's a small village on the Atlantic coast where the beaches form the three points of a trident. What is this tourist destination named? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these Uruguayan cities has a one section, Barrio Histórico, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which hotel, originally built by Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, can be found in Punta Ballena, Uruguay? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This sculpture, "La Mano", was created by artist Mario Irarrázabal in which of these major tourist cities of Uruguay? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. South American sea lions and South American fur seals have established a large colony on two islands near Punta del Este, Uruguay. One of the is Isla Gorriti, can you identify the second? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This river starts in southern Brazil and flows across Uruguay to the Uruguay River. Which river is shown here flooding its banks in 2009? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Built for the 1930 FIFA World Cup, FIFA declared this stadium as a historical monument. In which city was Estadio Centenario built? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Uruguay's capital city, Montevideo, is located on the north bank of which river?

Answer: Rio de la Plata

Established in 1724 as San Felipe y Santiago de Montevideo, the city has grown to be the largest city in Uruguay with more than 50% of the total population.

The Rio de la Plata is formed where the Uruguay and Paraná rivers join. It forms part of the border between Uruguay and Argentina.
2. In the northwest part of Uruguay, spa towns have sprung up offering access to hot springs. Termas del Daymán is one of those resorts, named for the Río Daymán (pictured here) which flows past it. Which aquifer do the thermal waters come from?

Answer: Guarani

The thermal springs were found during an exploration for oil in the 1940s. Since then a number of resorts have sprung up. These have been developed with several different types of activities such as campgrounds, spas and water parks.

The Guarani Aquifer was named for the Guaraní people. The fresh water aquifer is found beneath Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
3. Located in the Lavalleja Department, Uruguay, is a park named Salto del Penitente (Jump of the Penitent), built around a waterfall. Which of these superlatives describes the waterfall?

Answer: highest in Uruguay

The land for the park was donated by Dr. Francisco Ferber. The park is 60 hectares (148 acres). They have built lodges and camping is also available. Visitors can go hiking, horseback riding or abseiling.
4. There's a small village on the Atlantic coast where the beaches form the three points of a trident. What is this tourist destination named?

Answer: Punta del Diablo

Punta del Dialbo is a small fishing village with 10 kilometres (6 miles) of coast. Depending on when you visit, you can come to party during the holidays, or surf, or whale watch. Due to strict building codes, little development has been done.
5. Which of these Uruguayan cities has a one section, Barrio Histórico, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Answer: Colonia del Sacramento

Between the years of 1680 and 1811, Colonia del Sacramento would switch allegiance between Portugal and Spain eight times. It actually became part of Uruguay in 1828. The historical quarter still has the City Gate and wooden drawbridge, and cobblestone streets built by the Portuguese.
6. Which hotel, originally built by Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, can be found in Punta Ballena, Uruguay?

Answer: Casapueblo

This was the home and workshop of artist Carlos Páez Vilaró until his death in 2014. After purchasing the land, he would spend 36 years building room after room. Today the site is a hotel and museum.
7. This sculpture, "La Mano", was created by artist Mario Irarrázabal in which of these major tourist cities of Uruguay?

Answer: Punta del Este

Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal created the sculpture during the first annual International Meeting of Modern Sculpture in the Open Air (1982) (he has since recreated the sculpture in several other cities around the world). The site of the sculpture is between two beaches, Playa Brava with rough surf and Playa Mansa with calmer waters.

Punta del Este, "the Pearl of Uruguay", is a resort town and visitors swarm to the site to enjoy the sun and surf.
8. South American sea lions and South American fur seals have established a large colony on two islands near Punta del Este, Uruguay. One of the is Isla Gorriti, can you identify the second?

Answer: Isla de Lobos

Though hunting and fishing were prevelant on the islands, it was prohibited in 1991. The islands are now a part of "Coastal Islands National Park".

There is a lighthouse on Isla de Lobos that was built in 1906, replacing the original which had been built in 1858. As of 2001 the lighthouse is fully automated and using solar energy.
9. This river starts in southern Brazil and flows across Uruguay to the Uruguay River. Which river is shown here flooding its banks in 2009?

Answer: Rio Negro

The Rio Negro is prone to flooding during the wet season. The river helps to irrigate orchards and support a fishing industry. In addition, there are several dams which provide hydro electricity.
10. Built for the 1930 FIFA World Cup, FIFA declared this stadium as a historical monument. In which city was Estadio Centenario built?

Answer: Montevideo

The stadium was built for the celebration of the centennial of Uruguay's first constitution. The stadium hosted the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, and today can be rented by any football (soccer) club. It has also been the venue for many concerts.
Source: Author mlcmlc

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