Paraty: a Colonial Gem and Photographer’s Paradise
We had heard about Paraty (or Parati) but we didn’t read much in advance. It turned out to be a pretty colonial gem and a real photographer’s paradise.
Category: Galleries
An Explosion of Colour Instead of Dull Grey Concrete
This street art is big and special! In Florianópolis, Brazil, we found an overpass turned into colourful urban art for the Bienal Brasileira de Design 2015.
The Ultimate Street Art Gallery from Uruguay
This is our final gallery showing street art and graffiti photos from Montevideo and some smaller towns in Uruguay. [29 photos of public art – enjoy!]
Amazing Old Cars on the Roads in Uruguay – Everywhere
They are slowly diminishing in numbers but Uruguay still has many rare and old cars on the roads – everywhere. This is a gallery of the ones we spotted.
Discover the Wonderful Murals of San Gregorio [Part 2]
Our second gallery of public art in San Gregorio de Polanco concentrates mostly on murals found near the town square. More superb street art in Uruguay.
Superb Public Art in San Gregorio de Polanco [Part 1]
San Gregorio de Polanco in Uruguay surprised us on several levels: it’s a sleepy beach town on a lake, yet it is home to some amazing murals and sculptures.
The Most Important Gaucho Festival in Uruguay
The Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha is the most important Gaucho Festival in Uruguay. We attended 2016 and left with hundreds of photos capturing the atmosphere.
Is Pan de Azúcar Worth a Detour for its Murals?
There is a collection of murals in the small town of Pan de Azúcar, many of which are supposedly by well-known artists. Are these worth a detour to see?
Street Art from Buenos Aires and Nearby Towns
Sometimes you find some outstanding street art when you least expect it. Here is our second gallery from Argentina, from Buenos Aires and Gualeguaychu.
Photo Gallery from the Carnival 2016 in Montevideo
Our first post, where we explained the African heritage of Montevideo’s carnival, was so long that we decided to add a second gallery of photos from “Las Llamadas”.
Las Llamadas – Carnival in Montevideo
Carnival in Montevideo: lots of drumming, lots of vibrant colours, lots of dancing, lots of flag waving, lots of feathers and make-up, lots of bare skin, and a lot of fun!
Too New for Guidebooks: the Murals of 25 de Agosto
Who would expect a collection of over 60 finely executed murals in a sleepy little town like Villa 25 de Agosto in Uruguay? Public art which is worth a visit!
The Macabre Beauty of the Famous La Recoleta Cemetery
The opulence and macabre beauty of some of the incredible mausoleums make La Recoleta Cemetery a tourist attraction in Buenos Aires (b+w photo gallery).
23 Photos of the Shops & Market in Colourful San Telmo
The San Telmo market is on the must-do-list for most visitors to Buenos Aires – rightly so! If you like people watching and curious things you’ll love it.
