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Despite the urban development, the forestation initiated in 1909 continued, and by 1918, a million trees had been planted. In 1936, the second large hotel of La Floresta was constructed, which was eventually transformed into a [[condominium]] building. During the same year, the bath was electrified, and between 1945 and 1950, the streets were paved.<ref name="observador">{{cite web|url=http://www.observa.com.uy/Municipales2010/nota.aspx?id=96430&ex=33&ar=1&fi=39 |title=ELECCIONES - Canelones|publisher=El Observador |accessdate=2 February 2012}}</ref> |
Despite the urban development, the forestation initiated in 1909 continued, and by 1918, a million trees had been planted. In 1936, the second large hotel of La Floresta was constructed, which was eventually transformed into a [[condominium]] building. During the same year, the bath was electrified, and between 1945 and 1950, the streets were paved.<ref name="observador">{{cite web|url=http://www.observa.com.uy/Municipales2010/nota.aspx?id=96430&ex=33&ar=1&fi=39 |title=ELECCIONES - Canelones|publisher=El Observador |accessdate=2 February 2012}}</ref> |
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In December 1940, La Floresta was declared a populated centre<ref>{{cite web |url=http:// |
In December 1940, La Floresta was declared a populated centre<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www0.parlamento.gub.uy/leyes/AccesoTextoLey.asp?Ley=09974 |title= LEY N° 9.974 |publisher= República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo |date=1940 |accessdate=2 July 2011}}</ref>, and on December 3, 1969, La Floresta officially became a city.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www0.parlamento.gub.uy/leyes/AccesoTextoLey.asp?Ley=13806 |title= LEY N° 13.806 |publisher= República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo |date=1969 |accessdate=2 July 2011}}</ref>. The growth of the local population and the neighboring localities necessitated the creation of a local [[grammar school]] in 1974. Many of the current residents of La Floresta are descendants of the first settlers. |
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Revision as of 16:20, 4 February 2012
La Floresta | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Country |  Uruguay |
| Department | Canelones Department |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Population (2004) | |
• Total | 1,109 |
| Time zone | UTC -3 |
| Postal code | 16200 |
| Area code | +598 437 |
La Floresta is a resort town on the Costa de Oro (Golden Coast) of the Canelones Department in Uruguay. It is located 54 kilometres (34 mi) to the east of Montevideo and separated from Parque del Plata by the stream Arroyo Solís Chico. To the east, La Floresta borders the resort Costa Azul, separated by the stream Arroyo Sarandí.
History
La Floresta was formed in 1909 when Dr. Miguel Perea, lawyer and founder of several banks, began planting pine and eucalyptus trees on a large area of sandy ground between the Sarandí and Solís Chico streams and from the town Mosquitos (known today as Soca) to the River Plate. In March 1911, it became a tourist resort for arboriculture and bathing called La Floresta. The resort was mostly completed in 1920. On January 3, 1915, the tallest building in the resort, the Hotel La Floresta was inaugurated; it was expanded in several stages through 1921. The Hotel La Floresta contained a casino which was closed at the beginning of the 21st century and a movie theater that still operates during the summer. The movie theater still operates during the summer and the casino from the hotel was closed down and never opened.
Despite the urban development, the forestation initiated in 1909 continued, and by 1918, a million trees had been planted. In 1936, the second large hotel of La Floresta was constructed, which was eventually transformed into a condominium building. During the same year, the bath was electrified, and between 1945 and 1950, the streets were paved.[1]
In December 1940, La Floresta was declared a populated centre[2], and on December 3, 1969, La Floresta officially became a city.[3]. The growth of the local population and the neighboring localities necessitated the creation of a local grammar school in 1974. Many of the current residents of La Floresta are descendants of the first settlers.
Population
According to the 2004 census, the town had 1,109 inhabitants.[4] For the year 2010 the Intendencia de Canelones recorded a population of 6,561 during the elections.[1]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 566 |
| 1975 | 853 |
| 1985 | 959 |
| 1996 | 1,211 |
| 2004 | 1,109 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay[5]
Modern Tourism
La Floresta's main street, Treinta y Tres Avenue, offers a large variety of shops. An important cultural site is the Monumental Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Flowers, located a kilometer to the north of La Floresta.
Many middle-class Uruguayans, as well as Argentines and Paraguayans, vacation in La Floresta during the summer. La Floresta currently has six hotels, several restaurants and the capacity to lodge up to eight times its stable population.
Cultural Activity
The Liga de Fomento of La Floresta (Development League of La Floresta) has promoted cultural development. One example is the creation of the first and second International Biennial Sculptures Encounter, held in January 2005 and January 2007 respectively.
At the first Sculptures Encounter, many international artists were present, including Juan Carlos Mercury and Adriana Baddi from Argentina, Beatriz Carbonell from Spain, Eddy Walrave and Erik Verhelst from Belgium, Brenda Oakes from Wales and Giorgio Carlevaro from Uruguay. Over ten days, members of the public were able to watch each invited sculptor carving large pieces of granite into sculptures, which enabled the public to see a wide range of contemporary sculpture in person, both during the creative process and as finished works.Also an activity that the whole country of Uruguay might play is soccer. This is a famous typical sport in the country of Uruguay.
References
- ^ a b "ELECCIONES - Canelones". El Observador. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ "LEY N° 9.974". República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo. 1940. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ "LEY N° 13.806". República Oriental del Uruguay, Poder Legislativo. 1969. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ "2004 Census of Canelones department" (XLS). INE. 2004. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ "1963–1996 Statistics / L" (DOC). Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay. 2004. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
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