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Uruguay

Mariana Ayón RV by Mariana Ayón RV
May 22, 2025
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The Eastern Republic of Uruguay, hence its inhabitants are also known as “orientales.” Uruguay is a small country compared to the two giants that surround it, bordering Brazil to the north, Argentina to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Its border with Argentina is the Uruguay River, which, when joined by the Paraná River, becomes the great channel of the Río de la Plata. It has approximately 3.5 million inhabitants, 1.3 million of whom live in the capital, Montevideo, the setting for The Truce and The Coffee Eraser, two novels by the famous Uruguayan poet and writer Mario Benedetti.

Punta del este

Uruguay is home to Punta del Este, one of the most exclusive coastal cities in South America.

Punta del Este is home to the iconic sculpture of a hand emerging from the beach: The Emerging Man or The Fingers. This sculpture has become the defining symbol of any visit to Uruguay, and a photo with the sculpture on the shore of Playa Brava by Chilean artist Mario Irrazábal, created in 1981, is a must-see. The sculpture has taken on various symbolisms over the decades, as it has been interpreted as hands protecting from the dangers of the Atlantic.

The natural landscapes surrounding the peninsula have made it a unique place in the world for an unparalleled vacation, as have the incredible sunsets on Playa Mansa. However, any spot is perfect for watching the sun set over the sea, either from the shore (with a coat because it gets cool at that time), or from a bar or beach bar. You can also say goodbye to the sun from the port and Gorriti Island.

Other unique walks include Punta Ballena, Casa Pueblo, and Laguna del Sauce. Their beaches are divided into Mansa (on the river side) and Brava (on the ocean side). The name given to these beaches is due to the fact that the former, Playa Mansa, faces the Río de la Plata and is protected from the winds and currents from the Atlantic Ocean, and almost always has fairly calm waters, while Playa Brava, being oceanic, has much rougher waves. Punta del Este is practically connected to the city of Maldonado and extends widely, encompassing La Barra and José Ignacio.

Punta del Este is just two hours from Montevideo. The route takes you through the streets of Pueblo Viejo, which is an excellent place to enjoy a good Uruguayan barbecue.

Recommended places to eat are those with terraces on the Playa Mansa promenade overlooking the ocean, the port, and Gorriti Island. After a day at the beach, you can relax in the spots to admire the sunset. Punta del Este offers recreational activities such as surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, power boating, sailing, fishing, and yachting. On land, there are prime locations for other sports such as polo, golf, tennis, and rugby.

The Punta del Este International Film Festival is one of the most important in the country and one of the most important in Latin America. This event takes place during the month of February.

Another popular destination is Tambo Lapataia in Maldonado, offering many family-friendly activities that may appeal to children, such as milking cows and feeding goats, as well as games, walks, horseback riding, and more.

Roberto Ayón Ballesteros

Recipe: Pizza a caballo

Pizza a caballo is one of Uruguay’s most traditional dishes. Its unique feature is the French fries and a fried egg on top. Here’s one of the simplest recipes.

Ingredients:

  • ½ pound flour
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil
  • 1 white onion
  • 250 ml tomato puree or sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ pound mozzarella cheese
  • ½ pound bacon or pork belly
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pound French fries
  • Oregano or pepper for sprinkling

Preparation:

  1. To make the crust, make a dough with wheat flour, yeast, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients and make a small well in the center to add 2 tablespoons of oil and warm water. Once the dough no longer sticks to your fingers, let it rest for 20 minutes. To make the sauce, finely chop the onion and sauté it in a pan without letting it burn. Then add the tomato puree or sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and salt to taste.
  2. Separately, fry the bacon, fry the French fries, and fry the eggs.
  3. When the dough has doubled in size, make the pizza crust by rolling it out in a circle like a tortilla. Then, place a layer of sauce on top, followed by the mozzarella cheese. Bake at 480°F for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the pizza and top it with the bacon, then the French fries, and then the fried eggs. Sprinkle with oregano or pepper and it’s ready to serve.

Poetry: Ida Vitale

Exiles

They are here and there: passing through,

nowhere.

Every horizon: where a burning ember beckons.

They could go toward any fissure.

There is no compass or voices.

They cross deserts scorched by the fierce sun

or by the frost

and endless fields without the limit

that makes them real,

that would make them solid and grassy.

The gaze lies down like a dog,

without even the recourse to wag a tail.

The gaze lies down or retreats, it is pulverized in the air

if no one returns it.

It does not return to the blood

nor does it reach whom it should.

It dissolves, alone.

Uruguay

La República Oriental de Uruguay, de ahí que a sus habitantes se les conozca también como orientales. Uruguay es un país pequeño en comparación a los dos gigantes que le rodean, pues al Norte colinda con Brasil, al este con Argentina y al sur con el Océano Atlántico. Su frontera con Argentina es a través del río Uruguay que al unirse con el río Paraná se convierte en el gran cauce del río de la Plata. Tiene aproximadamente 3.5 millones de habitantes, de los cuales 1.3 viven en la capital, Montevideo, escenario de La tregua y La borra de café, dos de las novelas del famoso poeta y escritor uruguayo Mario Benedetti. 

Punta del este

En Uruguay se encuentra Punta del este, una de las ciudades costa más exclusivas de Suramérica. 

En Punta del este se encuentra la icónica escultura de la mano surgiendo de la playa: El hombre emergiendo o Los dedos. Esta escultura se ha vuelto la mayor expresión de las visitas a Uruguay, siendo una imperdible la foto con la escultura a la orilla de la Playa Brava del chileno Mario Irrazábal realizada en 1981. La escultura ha tomado varios simbolismos con el paso de las décadas, pues ha sido interpretada como las manos que resguardan de los peligros del Atlántico.

Los paisajes naturales que rodean la península, lo han convertido en un lugar único en el mundo para unas vacaciones sin igual, así como los increíbles atardeceres en la Playa Mansa, sin embargo, cualquier punto es perfecto para ver la bajada del sol sobre el mar, ya desde la orilla, con algún abrigo porque a esa hora refresca, o desde algún bar o Parador. También se puede despedir al astro rey desde el puerto y la Isla Gorriti. 

Otros paseos únicos son Punta Ballena, Casa Pueblo y Laguna del sauce. Sus playas se dividen en Mansa (del lado del río) y Brava (del lado del océano). El nombre dado a estas playas se debe a que la primera, la playa Mansa, al dar al Río de la Plata y estar protegida de los vientos y corrientes procedentes del Océano Atlántico, presenta casi siempre sus aguas bastante calmas, mientras que la playa Brava, al ser oceánica, posee un oleaje bastante más impetuoso. Punta del Este está prácticamente unida a la ciudad de Maldonado y se extiende ampliamente, abarcando La Barra y José Ignacio.

Punta del este se encuentra a tan sólo dos horas de Montevideo. El camino permite conocer las calles de Pueblo Viejo, que es un  excelente lugar para disfrutar de una buena parrillada a la uruguaya. 

Lugares recomendados para comer son aquellos con terrazas sobre la Rambla de la Playa mansa con vista al mar, el puerto y la Isla Gorriti y después de un día de playa, descansar en los lugares para admirar la puesta del sol.

Punta dle este permite llevar a cabo actividades recreativas como el surf, windsurf, jet-ski, motonáutica, vela, pesca y yachting. En tierra firme, se cuenta con escenarios privilegiados para la práctica de otros deportes como el polo, el golf, el tenis o el rugby. 

El festival Internacional de Cine de Punta del Este, es uno de los más importantes del país y uno de los principales de la región latinoamericana. Este evento, se lleva a cabo durante el mes de febrero.

Otro de los lugares populares es Tambo Lapataia en Maldonado, muchas actividades para visitar en familia que pueden atraer a los niños como ordeñar vacas y darles de comer a cabritas, así como juegos, paseos, cabalgatas y más.

Roberto Ayón Ballesteros

Receta Pizza a caballo

La Pizza a caballo es uno de los platillos más tradicionales de Uruguay. Su particularidad es llevar en la parte de arriba papas fritas y un huevo frito. Aquí te pasamos una de las recetas más sencillas.

Ingredientes:

  • ½ libra de harina
  • 1 cucharada de levadura
  • Sal al gusto
  • Aceite
  • 1 cebolla blanca
  • 250 ml de puré o salsa de tomate
  • 1 cucharadita de azúcar
  • ½ libra de queso mozzarella
  • ½ libra de Tocino o Panceta de cerdo
  • 4 huevos
  • 1 libra de papas a la francesa 
  • Orégano o pimienta para espolvorear al final

Preparación:

  1. Para elaborar la base, es necesario hacer una masa con el harina de trigo, levadura y sal. Se mezclan los ingredientes secos y al centro se hace un pequeño pocito para agregar 2 cucharadas de aceite y el agua tibia. Una vez que la masa ya no se pega en los dedos, se deja reposar por 20 minutos. 
  2. Para hacer la salsa, picar la cebolla finita y sofreír en el sartén sin dejar que se queme, luego agregar el puré o salsa de tomate, 1 cucharadita de azúcar y sal al gusto.
  3. Aparte, es necesario freír Panceta, freír las papas a la francesa y freír los huevos. 
  4. Cuando la masa ha duplicado su tamaño procedemos a realizar la base para la pizza extendiendo la masa en un círculo como si fuera tortilla, luego se le pone una cama de salsa, sobre de ésta el queso mozzarella. Se mete al horno a 480°f durante 10 minutos. 
  5. Se saca la pizza y encima se le pone primero la Panceta, luego las papas fritas y encima los huevos fritos. Se espolvorea con orégano o pimienta y lista para servirse. 

Poesía: Ida Vitale

Exilios 

Están aquí y allá: de paso,

en ningún lado.

Cada horizonte: donde un ascua atrae.

Podrían ir hacia cualquier fisura.

No hay brújula ni voces.

Cruzan desiertos que el bravo sol

o que la helada queman

y campos infinitos sin el límite

que los vuelve reales,

que los haría de solidez y pasto.

La mirada se acuesta como un perro,

sin siquiera el recurso de mover una cola.

La mirada se acuesta o retrocede,

se pulveriza por el aire

si nadie la devuelve.

No regresa a la sangre ni alcanza

a quien debiera.

Se disuelve, tan solo.

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