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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.

Author
mlcmlc

Time
4 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
394,471

Updated
Jul 31 23

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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246

Last 3 plays: Jaarhead (8/10), Guest 167 (9/10), Guest 216 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Uruguay's capital city, Montevideo, is located on the north bank of which river? Hint

Orinoco

Amazon

Rio de la Plata

S�o Francisco

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Question 2 of 10

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

Tr�s Islas

Tacuarembo

Guarani

Quaternary

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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

widest in Uruguay

highest in Uruguay

highest in South America

widest in South America

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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

Punta del Diablo

Garibaldi

Salto

Quintana

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these Uruguayan cities has a one section, Barrio Hist�rico, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Hint

Colonia del Sacramento

Carmelo

San Carols

Dolores

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which hotel, originally built by Uruguayan artist Carlos P�ez Vilar�, can be found in Punta Ballena, Uruguay? Hint

Palacio Salvo

Casapueblo

Fortaleza de Santa Teresa

Pittamiglio Castle

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Question 7 of 10

7. This sculpture, "La Mano", was created by artist Mario Irarr�zabal in which of these major tourist cities of Uruguay? Hint

Mercedes

Salto

Punta del Este

Artigas

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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

Isla de Flores

Brazilian Island

Isla de Lobos

Juncal Island

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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

Rio Negro

San Luis River

Arapey Chico River

Cebollati River

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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

Salinas

Montevideo

Tala

Vergara

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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 Paran� rivers join. It forms part of the border between Uruguay and Argentina.

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 Guaran� 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 Hist�rico, 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 P�ez Vilar�, can be found in Punta Ballena, Uruguay?

Answer: Casapueblo

This was the home and workshop of artist Carlos P�ez Vilar� 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 Irarr�zabal in which of these major tourist cities of Uruguay?

Answer: Punta del Este

Chilean artist Mario Irarr�zabal 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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