Tacuarembó Travel Guide

 andal13 Says:  Probably most of you know the tango singer Carlos Gardel, one of the most popular artists of the first half of 20th century. He lived in Buenos Aires (Argentina), where he became famous, and died in Medellin (Colombia) in a plane crash. Some people think he was born in... 

 andal13 Says:  Only 6 Km far from the city, it is situated Iporá, a spa which has nice prairies, several woods and an artificial lake, where water sports can be practiced; there is a camping ground, cabings, swimming pool and a restaurant as well.It is a beautiful place, where the local... 

 andal13 Says:  Cerro Batoví (Batovi Hill) is a hill situated 25 Km (15,5 miles) far from the city, by Route 5; it is one of the several flat hills, so typical in this area; it is 224 m (734 feet) high, and its name means "woman's nipple"... Do you see why? El Cerro Batoví es un cerro... 

 andal13 Says:  At Route 5, Km 363, a few kilometers before the city of Tacuarembó, there is a huge caricature of Carlos Gardel, "El Gardelazo"; this caricature was a project of a newspaper (El País), and it was made by an artist named Arotxa. The caption says: "Bienvenidos a El País de... 

 andal13 Says:  The Cathedral of Tacuarembó is San Fructuoso, and it was built in 1899; despite it is a very nice building, its interior is quite deteriorated. It is situated in front of 19 de Abril Square.La Catedral de Tacuarembó es San Fructuoso, y fue construida en 1899; a pesar de ser... 

 andal13 Says:  Bernabe Rivera Square is the third square situated along the main avenue; it is a very nice place, with palmtrees and wisterias, where children play everyday. The matter is that it takes the name of Bernabe Rivera, who was responsible of the extermination of the charruas... 

 andal13 Says:  Plaza Colón (Columbus Square) is another of the squares of the city, which is also wooded and has a nice fountain, which is lit up during the night.La Plaza Colón es otra de las plazas de la ciudad, que también es arbolada y tiene una linda fuente, que durante la noche es... 

 andal13 Says:  This is not a recommendation about a "real" restaurant, but a way of having lunch... Close to the city (just a few blocks from downtown), but in the middle of the nature, there is a beautiful park, with tables and benches under the trees... So get some food anywhere, and... 

 andal13 Says:  Tacuarembo is a small town, so many places are situated at walking distance; anyway, most people ride bicycles or motrobikes: everywhere, at squares, corners, public buildings, you will see dozens of bikes!Tacuarembó es una ciudad chica, por lo que muchos lugares están... 

 andal13 Says:  Once again, the bikes: Tacuarembo is a very safe town; a proof of this is that people parks their bikes at sidewalks, everywhere. The picture shows one of the public highschools where the students leave their bicycles at the sidewalk or at the garden. Try to think of another... 

 andal13 Says:  Actually, this is not a "carnivorous" plant, but an insectivore one; you can find Drosera if you watch carefully when you walk along the fields around Tacuarembó. If you click to enlarge the picture, you will see the "frightening" Drosera by a pen, which lets you realize the... 

 andal13 Says:  45 Km (28 miles) South from the city, on Route 5, you will find the main gate to Chorro de Agua Fría (Cold Water Spurt). A several kilometers walk through the field and the woods, will lead you to a ravine where is a waterfall in the middle of the native forest. This is an... 

 andal13 Says:  Tacuarembó is sourrounded by a beautiful landscape, and there are several places to hike and climb, like Valle Eden, Pozo Hondo, Ipora, Chorro de Agua Fria, Cerro Batovi.Tacuarembó está rodeada de un hermoso paisaje, y hay varios lugares para realizar caminatas y escaladas,...