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4 Hours In Montevideo.(The Good Life)(Uruguay)(Brief article)

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Byline: Brian Byrnes

Often overshadowed by neighboring behemoth Buenos Aires, the Uruguayan capital is a bustling port and financial center that mixes modern culture with historic charm. It's also becoming a popular spot for Hollywood film shoots.

Stroll La Rambla, the city's rambling Atlantic coastline dotted with white-sand beaches, green parks and waterfront restaurants. The area doubled for Havana in Michael Mann's 2006 film "Miami Vice."

Sip Mate, the hot bitter green tea that's the unofficial national drink, under the palm trees in Plaza Independencia, the city's main square. Drink it out of a hollowed gourd ...

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