What to do and see in Lavalleja Department, Lavalleja Department: The Best Nature & Parks

February 10, 2022 Margarita Chappel

Discover the best top things to do in Lavalleja Department, Uruguay including Parque y Represa OSE, Parque Salto del Penitente, Cerro Arequita, Parque Rodo, Cerro Artigas, Represa Arq. Stewart Vargas, Salus' Park.
Restaurants in Lavalleja Department

1. Parque y Represa OSE

Minas 30000 Uruguay http://www.reservasenuruguay.com/articulos/articulos_masinfo.php?id=361&secc=articulos&cr=&path=0.549.550
Excellent
29%
Good
71%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Parque y Represa OSE

2. Parque Salto del Penitente

Ruta 8 Km. 134, mas 8 kms de camino vecinal, Minas 30000 Uruguay +598 4440 3096 [email protected] http://www.saltodelpenitente.com
Excellent
37%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 368 reviews

Parque Salto del Penitente

Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States

To my knowledge, there's no public transit to get there, so you either need a car or a friend with a car. Luckily, I made friends with some locals who took me up there, and we had a great time. The waterfall wasn't anything particularly impressive (it was actually little more than a trickle), but we didn't care. We still had fun swimming in the pools (the temp was perfect for a hot summer day) and watching the iguanas lounge on the rocks and hide under the floorboards at the...restaurant (?). We didn't use any of the services, but staff members were there selling food and bevs. They also had a zipline, but we didn't do it, so I can't comment on the prices, how cool it is, etc. Overall, we had a fun and relaxing time at Salto del Penitente, and I highly recommend visiting if you like peaceful places in the beautiful outdoors.

3. Cerro Arequita

Minas Uruguay
Excellent
38%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 91 reviews

Cerro Arequita

Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States

Cerro Arequita is about 20km north of Minas, and public transit does go there (from the omnibus terminal in town). You can visit just for the day, or you can camp in (very) nearby Camping Arequita. They have cabanas (though I don't know the cost), or you can pitch a tent for $140 Ur. pesos a night. The campground has a pool, river swimming, a market, a restaurant, and hot water for showers. Hiking to the top of Cerro Arequita is easy, and I think the trail is only 3km or so (at least that's what my newfound friends--local Uruguayans--told me). The Ombu forest was particularly enchanting, but the view from the top was worth the little hike, especially at sunset. I highly recommend visiting and/or camping if you like getting out in nature and seeing beautiful landscapes.

4. Parque Rodo

Minas Uruguay
Excellent
23%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 47 reviews

Parque Rodo

5. Cerro Artigas

Avenida de las Instrucciones, Minas 30000 Uruguay
Excellent
20%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.0 based on 46 reviews

Cerro Artigas

6. Represa Arq. Stewart Vargas

Villa Serrana Uruguay
Excellent
47%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Represa Arq. Stewart Vargas

7. Salus' Park

Minas Uruguay +598 4442 4713 http://www.salus.com.uy/reservasalus/Home
Excellent
16%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
11%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 140 reviews

Salus' Park

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