Rio de la Plata

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Rio de la Plata is a region in Uruguay and includes the departments of Greater Montevideo, Canelones, Colonia, Rio Negro, San Jose and Soriano.

Cities
  • Montevideo - capital city of Uruguay
  • Colonia (Colonia del Sacramento) - old colonial city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Mercedes (Soriano) - Pinacoteca Gimenez www.sorianoturismo.com and Casa Puerta are art museums worth a visit in this colonial town.
  • Fray Bentos (Rio Negro) - A city which used to feature one the world's most prominent meat factories. Now it houses a museum sites.google.com.
  • San Jose
  • Carmelo, Nueva Helvetia, Colonia Valdense - pastoral colonial towns near Colonia
  • Vila Soriano www.villasoriano.net- 18th Century colonial architecture and the first European settlement in Uruguay. A famous cemetery.
  • Rosario www.rosariocolonia.com - a small town featuring many outdoor murals.
  • Estero de Farrapos esterosdefarrapos.com - a national park and a protected Ramasar wetland of international significance. It is considered the best spot in Uruguay to observe wild animals. Gateway to the park is the town of Nuevo Berlin.
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Colonia
Colonia
Colonia is in the Rio de la Plata region of Uruguay. It is filled with old colonial buildings and cobbled streets, and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Colonia Travel Guide »
San Jose
San Jose is town in the Rio de la Plata region of Uruguay. San Jose Travel Guide »
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