3. la Noche de la Nostalgia

The Buzz -- If you are visiting Uruguay's capital city on August 24th, which happens to be the night before the country's Independence Day, you just may find yourself caught up in a whirlwind of celebration that has guests and residents alike up into the wee hours of the morning dancing, drinking and having fun. Clubs, discos, pubs and bars all find themselves packed with revelers looking for (and finding) a good time on this traditional night of merry making.