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The city on the beach. Montevideo have a lot of diferente beaches in a coastline of over 20 km long. |
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Iguazu Falls, are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. |
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Malvin Beach, in Montevideo, Uruguay, one of the most important beaches in the capital. One day in late summer. |
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Iemanja is an orisha, originally of the Yoruba religion, who has become prominent in many Afro-
American religions. For the believers she is the ocean, the essence of motherhood, and a protector of children. Africa: Yemoja, Ymoja, Iemanja Nana Borocum, Iemanja Bomi, Iemanja Boci Brazil and Uruguay: Yemanjá, Iemanjá, Janaina This deity is revered by thousands of people, believers and non-believers in the Umbandismo. On 2 February, thousands of people visit the beaches of the country, some motivated by faith, and many for the simple power of curiosity. Believers carry small boats with gifts, which throw the sea as an offering to Iemanja. |
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Sunrise. In a morning of January 2008, in Barra de Valizas, Rocha Uruguay.
On the left side of the picture, you can see the sand dunes characteristics of the region. |
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The Salto Grande Dam is a dam on the middle course of the Uruguay River, located between the cities of Concordia, Entre Ríos, Argentina, and Salto, Uruguay. Its purpose is the generation of hydroelectricity (in this context it is referred to as Salto Grande Bi-National Hydroelectric Central). Its property is shared between the two countries. |
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Barra de Valizas, Rocha Uruguay |
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Puerto del Buceo ( Diving Port Port ) Yacht Port in the coast of the city of Montevideo near the neighborhood of Pocitos |