Rambla of Montevideo

The rambla of Montevideo near Avenida Brasil during autumn.

The Rambla of Montevideo is the avenue that goes all along the coastline of Montevideo, Uruguay. Since all the southern departments of Uruguay are against either the Río de la Plata or the Atlantic Ocean, they all have ramblas as well. The Rambla is an integral part of Montevidean identity and has been proposed as a World Heritage site.[1]

La Rambla, South of the Bay of Montevideo, provides a great environment for people to do a big variety of activities, such as jogging, walking, biking, fishing, kite-flying, sunbathing or simply drinking mate with someone. Skateboarding and roller skating are also possible in special areas for these activities. The avenue is secured by the Tourism Police Unit during the summer to keep a safe environment for tourists.

Building anything across the rambla, on the side of the beach, which is 100% state-owned, is regulated to prevent ruining the view.

Divisions

The Rambla was formerly known as Rambla Naciones Unidas along its length but has now been subdivided :

Bay of Montevideo

Ciudad Vieja (South of the Bay)

Barrio Sur, Palermo

Parque Rodó, Punta Carretas

Pocitos

Buceo

Malvín

Punta Gorda

Carrasco

References

  1. UNESCO: Rambla of Montevideo candidacy (in Spanish)
  2. "When the Rambla Sur was built". CdF. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  3. "Punta Carretas - Municipios B y CH". Intendencia de Montevideo. 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  4. "Pocitos - Municipio CH". Intendencia de Montevideo. 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  5. "Buceo - Municipios CH y E". Intendencia de Montevideo. 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  6. "Punta Gorda - Municipio E". Intendencia de Montevideo. 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  7. "Carrasco - Municipio E". Intendencia de Montevideo. 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2012.

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