Concepción del Uruguay

Concepción del Uruguay is a town in Uruguay Department along the western bank of the river in Entre Ríos province. The streets run at right angles around historic squares where monuments recall important events of the early republic.

Tomás de Rocamora established the settlement in 1783 as part of Spanish colonial administration in the region. It later became the provincial capital for a time and hosted the Congress of the East in 1815, which discussed independence.

The name refers to the Uruguay River landscape that has shaped trade routes and settlements for centuries. Around the central squares and collegiate churches, the town's early role as a regional center for learning remains visible today.

The port sits near the town center and provides access via roads, railways, and ferry connections to Buenos Aires. Visitors can easily walk through the streets and squares of the old quarter, with most landmarks located close together.

Local factories process regional products into frozen goods, dairy items, cider, yerba mate, and flour, some of which are exported to neighboring countries. The range extends from traditional craft methods to modern bottling facilities that channel the flow of goods into other provinces.

Location: Uruguay Department

Inception: 1783

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Website: http://cdeluruguay.gov.ar

GPS coordinates: -32.48333,-58.23333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:39