Plaza Artigas - Punta del Este, Uruguay
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saopaulo1
S 34° 57.752 W 054° 56.626
21H E 687733 N 6129181
Plaza in Punta del Este which holds the city's famous craft fair.
Waymark Code: WM2C27
Location: Uruguay
Date Posted: 10/09/2007
Views: 21
"There are 200 stands on Plaza Artigas, offering the most varied articles: souvenirs, wool garments, leather articles, and valuable jewellery in gold, silver and semi-precious stones." Source: Puntaweb.com
Inside the park is also a statue of General Artigas.
The plaza in under repair. They're changing lighting and do some odds and ends. It should be open in about a month or so, when the tourists start flocking.
Name: Plaza Artigas
Street Location: Av Gorlero
Local Municipality: Punta del Este
State/Province, etc.: Maldonado
Country: Uruguay
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Gnrl Artigas
Monuments/Statues: Statue of Artigas
Special Events: Craft fair
Date Established: Not listed
Picnic Facilities: Not listed
Recreational Facilities: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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