Northern Uruguay Travel Guide

Explore Salto On the Río Uruguay, Salto is known for its thermal baths and riverfront parks: tourists soak in Termas del Daymán, explore Art Deco façades downtown, and take boat trips or relax on sandy river beaches nearby. Explore Tacuarembó Tacuarembó channels Uruguay’s interior spirit: travelers come for gaucho culture, estancia life, rodeos and horseback riding, folkloric festivals and wide rolling countryside where traditional leatherwork and barbecue techniques are still practiced. Explore Paysandú On the Río Uruguay’s banks, Paysandú draws people for its riverfront promenade, colonial churches and a lively annual carnival. Explore Rivera Straddling the Brazil border, Rivera buzzes with cross-border trade and bilingual streets. Explore Artigas Up against the Brazilian border, Artigas is known for gemstone quarries - agate and amethyst - plus ranching traditions. Explore Bella Unión At Uruguay’s northern tip Bella Unión sits where rivers meet; ferries, fruit orchards and sugar warehouses define the town. Explore Paso de los Toros Straddling the Río Negro, Paso de los Toros serves as a riverfront stop with a long promenade, beef shops and weekend markets. Explore Tranqueras A frontier town near the Brazilian border, Tranqueras connects travelers to gaucho ranches, cattle fairs, and parrilladas.