Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Fauna and Flora Breeding Station

Cerro Pan de Azúcar Breeding Station is a nature park at the base of Pan de Azúcar hill, where around 250 animals representing about 53 native species live together. Walking trails wind through different natural habitats across the expansive grounds.

The park started in 1980 through the work of a local mayor and a naturalist who shared a vision. They transformed an abandoned quarry site into this sanctuary for native animals.

The breeding station works to help people understand which animals and plants belong to this region. Visitors walk the trails and experience the natural spaces where these creatures live today.

The grounds are open daily with clearly marked pathways throughout the area. Early morning visits offer the best chance to observe animals when they are most active and the setting is quietest.

The facility houses a dedicated space for multiple snake species that are normally hidden and difficult to spot in the wild. Visitors can observe these reptiles up close in a controlled setting.

Location: Piriápolis

GPS coordinates: -34.81522,-55.24914

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07