Santa Teresa National Park, National park along the Atlantic coast in Rocha, Uruguay
Santa Teresa National Park covers 3000 hectares of land with 1400 hectares of forest containing over 2 million trees near Punta del Diablo.
The Portuguese constructed the Fortaleza de Santa Teresa within the park boundaries in 1762, featuring military structures including a chapel and command building.
The National Army of Uruguay manages this park, incorporating military heritage through facilities and educational programs about environmental conservation.
Visitors access free camping areas, rental cabins, hiking trails, beaches, and essential services including a supermarket, restaurants, and medical facilities.
The greenhouse, constructed in 1939, exhibits tropical plants from five continents and contains ponds with koi carp and a small aquarium.
Location: Rocha Department
Elevation above the sea: 43 m
Address: Km 302, Ruta Nacional Nº 9, 27100 Rocha, Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay 27100 Rocha
Opening Hours: Wtorek-Niedziela 08:00-18:00
Phone: +59898620828
Website: http://serviciodeparquesdelejercito.com.uy
GPS coordinates: -34.00000,-53.55000
Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:28
The main destinations in Uruguay include Montevideo with its museums and architecture, the beaches of Punta del Este, the natural reserves in Rocha, the historical sites of Colonia del Sacramento, the thermal spas in Salto, and the national parks in the interior of the country. The coast offers resorts, fishing villages, and sea lion colonies, while the inland areas feature geological formations, valleys, and agricultural zones.
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