“Can you imagine a city where every bus ride is a journey through history?” Right now, you might be thinking, “This is a school, not a bus stop.” And you are right. But Escuela 157 José Enrique Rodó has a surprising connection to Montevideo’s bus routes. The school, named after Uruguay’s celebrated essayist José Enrique Rodó, sits near bus stops for lines 1A, 230, 4AC, and even the A6 which goes all the way to La Paz. This means students from all over the city, carrying the legacy of Rodó’s ideas, converge here daily. Rodó, a prominent figure in the Modernismo movement, championed Latin American spirit and warned against the dangers of blind utilitarianism. His essay “Ariel” is considered a cornerstone of Latin American thought. Now, imagine those students, discussing Rodó’s work, perhaps on their way to or from Escuela 157 José Enrique Rodó, riding buses that crisscross the city, their thoughts echoing his ideals. It’s a beautiful illustration of how history, education, and daily life intertwine in Montevideo.
Santuario de la Medalla Milagrosa y San Agustín
The cornerstone rests undisturbed. It whispers tales of 1896. This is the Santuario de la Medalla Milagrosa y San Agustin.