Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Fauna and Flora Breeding Station

The breeding station extends across 86 hectares at the foot of Pan de Azúcar hill, housing 250 animals representing 53 species of Uruguayan wildlife.

The nature reserve started operations in 1980 through joint efforts of Maldonado mayor Curutchet and naturalist Tabare Gonzalez Sierra, transforming an old quarry site.

The station functions as an educational center where visitors learn about native species conservation while exploring trails through natural habitats.

Located 6.1 kilometers from Piriápolis beaches, the park welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with extended hours during summer months.

The facility maintains an ophidiarium containing multiple snake species and provides shelter for large mammals including cougars, jaguars, and capybaras.

Location: Piriápolis

GPS coordinates: -34.81522,-55.24914

Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:14