Rincon de tres cerros, Natural area with three hills in Rivera Department, Uruguay.

Rincon de tres cerros is a natural formation featuring three mesa-shaped hills that rise progressively from north to south. These hills stand out distinctly in the landscape near the Tacuarembó River, creating a recognizable geographic landmark in the region.

The area experienced significant population decline during the 1980s and 1990s, resulting in the closure of two rural schools that once served local students. This shift reshaped local infrastructure and community structure in lasting ways.

The hills' names come from their shapes: Cerro Alpargata or Zapato, the largest, resembles an espadrille seen from above; Cerro Chapeu means "hat" in Portuguese. Cerro Miriñaque, across Route 29, is named for its outline resembling a hoop skirt. In the 1900s a shop, bar and hairdresser stood near Cerro Alpargata, and another shop-bar at Paso Cunha.

The area can be reached from north or south via rural roads, but several river crossings at Paso Rogelio, Paso Cunha, and El Sauce can become impassable during flooding. Visitors should check weather conditions before traveling and be aware of alternative routes when water levels are high.

Cerro Alpargata, the largest of the three hills, carries three names: Cerro Alpargata locally, Cerro de los Chivos or Cerro de Gerónimo on maps. Its flat top and slopes hold planted Eucalyptus stands along the north-eastern flank and the eastern part of the summit, visible from the road.