Tacuarembó Department

Tacuarembó Department is an administrative region in northern Uruguay that borders Rivera and Río Negro Departments. The landscape consists of rolling hills and open grasslands that form the heart of Uruguay's cattle country.

The department was created in 1837 when Paysandú was divided into separate regions, and later reshaped when Rivera separated to form its own territory in 1884. These territorial changes define the area as it exists today.

The region is deeply rooted in Gaucho traditions and cattle ranching, with festivals throughout the year celebrating this way of life. You can see and experience these customs in the landscape and daily local practices.

The department is well organized through a local road network with different postal zones that help with navigation. Most areas are easily accessible, particularly if you have your own transportation.

The Rincón del Bonete Reservoir sits along the southern border and ranks among South America's largest artificial water bodies. This lake shapes the landscape and influences the region's climate.

Inception: June 16, 1837

Capital city: Tacuarembó

Elevation above the sea: 113 m

Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Rivera Department, Durazno Department, Salto Department, Río Negro Department, Paysandú Department, Cerro Largo Department

Website: https://tacuarembo.gub.uy

GPS coordinates: -32.11472,-55.75556

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:46