Uruguayan authorities reported Wednesday the discovery of a dead 15-meter whale on the River Plate beach of Colonia ... a blue whale was found dead in Uruguay was 100 years ago.

Uruguay, nestled in the southern cone ... Other notable cities include Punta del Este, a beach lover's paradise; Colonia del Sacramento, famed for its Portuguese heritage; Salto, known for its ...

Not to be missed, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, is a charming 17th-century riverside town that is a former fortress and contraband port. Just 100 mi/160 km west of Montevideo, it's now a UNESC ...