Cerro San Antonio, Scenic viewpoint in Piriapolis, Uruguay.

Cerro San Antonio is a hill in Piriapolis, on the southern coast of Uruguay, rising clearly above the resort town and its waterfront. The summit can be reached by foot along marked trails, by car on a paved road, or by chair lift.

The sources record no founding date or role for Francisco Piria on this hill. What they document is the summit temple of San Antonio, whose terracotta image was brought from Milan, Italy, and the chair lift that carries visitors to the 130 m summit. Halfway up, at about 70 m, stands the Virgen de los Pescadores, a sculpture by Mirco Prati on a small pedestal facing the sea, with the foundation stone of Piriápolis set beneath it.

The summit temple of San Antonio holds a terracotta image of the saint brought from Milan, Italy. The hill is also called Cerro del Inglés. Near the top, at about 70 metres, stands the Virgen de los Pescadores, a sculpture by Mirco Prati facing the sea, with the foundation stone of Piriápolis set beneath it.

Sturdy footwear is a good idea if you plan to walk up, as some sections of the trail can be steep and uneven. The chair lift is a straightforward alternative that also gives good views on the way up.

The hill is also called Cerro del Inglés. On the way up, at about 70 metres, stands the Virgen de los Pescadores, a sculpture by Mirco Prati facing the sea; beneath it lies the foundation stone of Piriápolis. The summit holds a terracotta image of Saint Anthony brought from Milan, Italy.