Country Uruguay Time zone UTC -3 Dial plan +598 2 (+7 digits) | Department Canelones Department Postal code 15001 | |
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Shangrilá is a coastal resort or residential neighbourhood of the Ciudad de la Costa in the Canelones of Uruguay.
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Location
This resort is located on the Ruta Interbalnearia, 18 kilometres (11 mi) east of the centre of Montevideo. It borders the resorts Parque Carrasco to the southwest and San José de Carrasco to the northeast.
Etymology
Its name derives from James Hilton's imaginary land Shangri-La because it was so peaceful that it seemed that time didn't pass.
History
Originally a seaside resort, now it is a residential neighbourhood and resort of Ciudad de la Costa. It was created in 1946 on 57 hectares, which were owned by the Sociedad Anónima Hipotecaria de Adquisiciones, Negocios, Inversiones y Locaciones. Between 1985 and 1996 its population increased 70%.
Population
In 2011 Shangrilá had a population of 3,195.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Transport
As an extension of the Rambla of Montevideo, Route 10, known here as the "Rambla Costanera", crosses the stream Arroyo Carrasco and runs along the seafront of Ciudad de la Costa. The sister lake of the Lago Calcagno divides the resort from Carrasco Airport the other side of the lake and Route 101. Shangrila is divided by the long Avenida Luis Giannattasio, along which are concentrated the main commercial and service activities of the place. This avenue divides most of the resort from the lake to the north.