WatersportsWindsurfing and water-skiing are popular along the coast. Boating is a favorite Uruguayan pastime. Santiago Vazquez on the St Lucia River is one of several popular centers. Arrangements can be made for hire of motor or sailing boats in Montevideo and elsewhere. There are plenty of places to swim when the weather permits. Some of the ‘metropolitan’ beaches tend to be dirty and unsuitable for bathing. Those along the Atlantic coast are, however, clean and are suitable for swimming. Many of the resort areas in the interior have swimming pools. The mineral baths at
Minas are worth a visit.
FishingThere are three fishing areas: along the Rio de la Plata from Colonia to Piriápolis for surf-casting; from Piriápolis to Punta del Este (considered one of the best fishing areas in the world); and along the Atlantic Coast towards the Brazilian border. Boats and tackle can be hired in fishing clubs in Fray Bentos, Montevideo, Mercedes, Paysandú, Punta del Este and Salto.
GolfThere is a municipal course in Montevideo and a club at the Cantegril Country Club in Punta del Este.
Spectator sportsHorseracing takes place at the Hipodromo de Maroñas on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Football is the most popular spectator sport; matches are played regularly throughout the country.
Dune walking is increasingly popular in Cabo Palonia.
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