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Colonia Department

Parks and Recreational Areas

This collection spans the Colonia Department, highlighting urban squares and natural reserves from Colonia del Sacramento to Carmelo. It includes Parque Ferrando, a large woodland area with walking trails, and specialized sites like the Plaza de los Cipreses Calvos near the coast. The list features historic plazas in Nueva Helvecia that reflect the town's Swiss heritage, as well as riverside parks near the Arroyo de las Vacas, providing a comprehensive overview of the region's public recreational infrastructure.

Parks and Recreational Areas — Map
A

Plaza Independencia

The central square of Carmelo, featuring a monument to national hero José Artigas and traditional manicured gardens.
B

Plaza de las Naciones

An open recreational space located in the northern residential district of Carmelo.
C

Parque Ferrando

An extensive forested park on the outskirts of Colonia del Sacramento featuring native trees, walking paths, and sports facilities.
D

Plaza Artigas

A public square located near the town center of Carmelo, often used for community gatherings.
E

Plazoleta de los Remeros

Small park situated along the Arroyo de las Vacas, located near the historic rotating bridge.
F

Plaza 1° de Mayo

A public park located near the main entrance to Colonia del Sacramento.
G

Casa Los Jazmines

A private garden estate and parkland located in the rural outskirts of Colonia.
H

Plaza de los Cipreses Calvos

A coastal park notable for its collection of bald cypress trees situated near the Río de la Plata.
I

Plazoleta José P. Varela

Small urban square dedicated to José Pedro Varela, the reformer of the Uruguayan education system.
J

Parque Durieux

Park named after a Swiss founder of the colony, reflecting the European heritage of Nueva Helvecia.
K

Plazoleta León Miguel Gimeno

A local urban square situated in the center of Nueva Helvecia.
L

Plazoleta Naciones Unidas

Small public space located within the Swiss-influenced town of Nueva Helvecia.
M

Plaza Greising

The central square of Juan Lacaze, commonly used for local festivals and public events.
N

Plaza Joaquín Suárez

The main public square of Tarariras, featuring central monuments and landscaped gardens.
O

Plaza De Los Vascos

A square in Rosario celebrating the heritage of the region's early Basque settlers.
P

Parque José Pedro Varela

A riverside park along the Colla stream, offering wooded areas and designated camping facilities.
Q

Plaza Artigas

The central square of Florencio Sánchez, serving as the primary hub for local community life.
R

Plaza 25 de Agosto

The central square of Conchillas, a village originally founded by a British company in the late 19th century.
S

1ro de Agosto

A public recreational area located in the town of Ombúes de Lavalle.
T

Plaza Benito Herosa

The main historic square of Rosario, featuring monuments dedicated to the town's founding.
U

Plaza Kuster

A local neighborhood square located in the town of Tarariras.
V

Plaza Bella Unión

A small public square located in a residential district of Nueva Helvecia.
W

Plazoleta Artigas

A monument square in Nueva Helvecia dedicated to the national hero of Uruguay.
X

Plaza General Artigas

The primary public space in Florencio Sánchez, located at the intersection of local transit routes.
Plaza Independencia
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Plaza de las Naciones
Drive
Parque Ferrando

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