Cerro de los Burros, Archaeological mountain site near Playa Hermosa, Uruguay
The 171-meter summit offers views of Sierra de las Ánimas, Cerro Pan de Azúcar, and the Atlantic Ocean from its tree-covered slopes.
Archaeological investigations in the 1950s revealed over 15,000 stone artifacts indicating human settlement dating back to 10,000 BC at this location.
The mountain received its name from Francisco Piria's donkeys that grazed on its slopes, leading to its designation as a National Historical Monument.
Visitors can reach the summit via marked trails starting from Avenida 25 Metros, with the complete hiking circuit taking approximately 90 minutes.
The site contains four distinct archaeological deposits where researchers discovered projectile points made from riolite, a rock specific to this region.
Elevation above the sea: 171 m
GPS coordinates: -34.73052,-55.34439
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04
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