Top Things to do in San Jose de Mayo
5 Things to Do in San Jose de Mayo That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in San Jose de Mayo, Uruguay including Teatro Maccio, Sierras de Mahoma, La Rabida, Catedral de San Jose de Mayo, Costa Llana Reserva.
Restaurants in San Jose de Mayo
1. Teatro Maccio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
2. Sierras de Mahoma
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Latitude33 - Uruguay
Sierras de Mahoma is located in the Department of San Jose. You get to San Jose de Mayo which is the capital of this department (Ruta 1 out of Montevideo for about 45 kms, then take Ruta 3 to San Jose de Mayo. Once there, look for signs to Ruta 11 or ask...take Ruta 11 out of San Jose de Mayo .... a few kms you will pass a very small rural town of Juan Soler...take Ruta 23 from there for about 25 kms.... soon after you pass a very tiny rural town of "Mal Abrigo" you will see the entrance to Sierras de Mahoma, about 2 kms from Mal Abrigo. There is a ticket to pay per car (when I was there it was about USD 1.50) Hiking here in these rocky formations is a good exercise, there is also a mountain bike track or tracks all over the place, some small caves to visit, and lots of walking on semi marked trails. Do not find yourselves at dusk in the middle of all this because you won't see your way out. It almost happened to me, the sun was setting and I wasn't sure how much more distance still to the exit of this maize of rocks, some too huge to see ahead. The trail is marked by colored paint on the rocks themselves, so if there is no sunlight, you can't see the next mark ahead....not even a flashlight will help, as some of the marks are pretty much ahead of you and can only be seen by the eye that is looking. It is very good exercise, only a short trail, but it seems longer for being were it is. Perfect for kids 10 and older. Bathrooms were horrible when we were there, no flushing system, no paper, yucky. The area is also nice for picnics. By the park entrance there is a building and restaurant, bathrooms and so on, but I am referring to the facilities right next to the hills themselves, which are a certain distance from the main entrance.
3. La Rabida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By trescomania - Hampshire
Lovely day trip from our cruise ship, Golden Princess. Tour starts with coach tour of city, then about 45 min drive to the estate. . Met on horseback by friendly family of several generations. Nice drinks including unlimited wine ("just help yourselves").Tour of the huge estancia in vintage cars or on hay bales in carts , followed by gorgeous open barbeque with salads and breads. Followed by Deserts and coffee. Favourite bit was the gaucho dancing and rope skills. After, horserides were offered, and you could volunteer to be dragged around the meadow on a cowhide! Only disappointment was that I'd expected some showing off of equestrian skills. Oh, and we had a message beforehand to say "sorry - the sheep are unavailable today", which I found hilarious (gone shopping perhaps, or a date with mint sauce?).
4. Catedral de San Jose de Mayo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By SE s
This is a good church to have a look if you are around.Quite a nice architecture.If you go by or around here you can visit.
5. Costa Llana Reserva
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Guided tours in the labyrinths of the native forest, wetland, and shore forest. Birdwatching, horseback riding in the beach, full moon tours, falconery, rustic cabins lodge, typical asados, audioguides & more. Unique Protected Natural Area of the Uruguayan coast, internationally recognized by its great biodiversity.
Reviewed By leyenda228 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Best 3 hours tour with expert guide and a lot of information about wildlife of the Southern Pampas. We started at 6:30 AM for the birding tour in the labytrinths (through native forest and wetlands). Migratory species (once at the beach) was the best. We were invited for the fullmoon tour two days later, and enjoyed a great BBQ dinner (Uruguayan style). Personalized treatment made it a highlight of our visit to Uruguay.
