Montevideo, Uruguay

Montevideo may be less glam than Buenos Aires but it has some advantages over its rival. For one thing, its centre is small, walkable and encircled by the River Plate – sea breezes keep the city airy, and you can walk to La Rambla promenade in a matter of minutes.

Founded in 1726, the Uruguayan capital honours national hero, José Artigas, on the expansive Plaza Independencia.The history of this small country, has largely been about constructing its own identity. Uruguay remains a largely agricultural country and Montevideo