Polo in Uruguay

On the map, the southeastern coast of South America is spatially dominated by Brazil and Argentina. But, nestled between the two land masses is the country of Uruguay . Historically, Uruguay has been largely overshadowed culturally and economically by its neighbors. However, the country has over five times more land than Holland and more cultivable land than Japan with almost five times fewer inhabitants. Similar to the countries surrounding it, Uruguay has a huge football culture that consistently brings the smaller country to the international stage. Although the country has a smaller population and proportions compared to Brazil and Argentina, like it’s football, polo in Uruguay has shown that the country may be tiny, but it is mighty. Founded in 1726, the capital city of Montevideo was critical to securing Uruguayan independence. Today, Montevideo handles most of Uruguay’s foreign trade, but is fast becoming an incredible travel destination.