Uruguay, Entre Ríos: what to see and where to stay
Uruguay is a department of Entre Ríos province, Argentina, with its seat in Concepción del Uruguay, about 290 km by road from Paraná. Visitá Entre Ríos lists 20 attractions and 238 places to stay: 63 hostels, 57 cabins & resorts, 46 aparts & rental homes, 33 hotels, 21 ranches & rural tourism.
Top sights: Palacio San José, Basílica Inmaculada Concepción and Colegio Nacional del Uruguay. Most places to stay are in Concepción del Uruguay, San Justo, Santa Anita and Caseros. 4 tourist routes pass through here.
Things to do in Uruguay
Palacio San José⭐ Must-seeGeneral Urquiza's residence (1848–1858), now a National Museum: 38 rooms, courtyards, chapel and gardens. The most visited historic site in the province.
Basílica Inmaculada Concepción⛪ Temples & faithBasilica from 1859 facing Plaza Ramírez, where General Urquiza is buried.Colegio Nacional del Uruguay🏛️ History, ruins & museumsFounded by Urquiza in 1849, the country's first secular school: presidents and writers studied here.
Playa Banco Pelay🏖️ BeachesWhite-sand beach on the Uruguay river, with campsite and services, 8 km from downtown.- 🏖️Isla del Puerto🏖️ BeachesIsland facing the port with beaches, campsite and trails; minutes away by footbridge or boat.
Termas de Concepción del Uruguay♨️ Hot springsHot springs of "La Histórica": pools of different temperatures and a park near the route 14 freeway.
Termas de Basavilbaso♨️ Hot springsHot springs of the "railway town", next to the train station and the Railway Museum.- 🗿Pirámide del Pronunciamiento🗿 Monuments & historic sites
Monumento a San Martin🗿 Monuments & historic sites- 🗿Monumento a la Loba🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🏛️Museo de la Colonia y la Avicultura🏛️ History, ruins & museums
- 🗿Ex Usina Generadora🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🏖️Paso Vera🏖️ Beaches
- 🗿Locomotora🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🗿Combate de Arroyo de la China🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 📍Parque Acuático Concepción📍 Other sights
- 🏖️Punta Cambacuá🏖️ Beaches
Balneario Villa Itapé🏖️ Beaches
Balneario Municipal de Santa Anita🏖️ Beaches- 🏖️Paso Vera🏖️ Beaches
Where to stay in Uruguay
- 🛏️3260 Hostelhostel · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🛏️3260 Hostelhostel · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🏨AGNI Luxury Suiteshotel · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🌳APART ECOS DEL RIOapart / rental home · Concepción del Uruguay
- ⛺Acceso a Camping El San Ciprianocampsite · San Justo
- 🌳Adara Apart Temporarioapart / rental home · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🌳Adriano Apart Hotelapart / rental home · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🐄Aires del Campo Cabañas y Hotelranch · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🛏️Alojamiento " Las casitas de Maria"hostel · Villa Mantero
- 🛏️Alojamiento "Casa Puerto Arenas "hostel · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🛏️Alojamiento "La Lidia"hostel · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🛏️Alojamiento "La Recalada"hostel · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🛏️Alojamiento "Mis Nietos"hostel · San Justo
- 🛏️Alojamiento Altos San Martínhostel · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🛏️Alojamiento Carielhostel · San Justo
- 🛏️Alojamiento Coralhostel · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🛏️Alojamiento Cosmohostel · Concepción del Uruguay
- 🛏️Alojamiento Gonzalezhostel · Villa Mantero
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Routes through Uruguay
- ♨️ Ruta de las Termas del río Uruguay · 3 to 5 days
- 🏖️ Playas y pueblos del río Uruguay · 3 to 4 days
- 🏛️ Ruta de Urquiza y la historia · 2 to 3 days
- 🏘️ Ruta de las colonias de inmigrantes · 2 days
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Uruguay?
The most visited sights are Palacio San José, Basílica Inmaculada Concepción and Colegio Nacional del Uruguay. There are 20 attractions on the map.
Where to stay in Uruguay?
There are 238 places to stay: 63 hostels, 57 cabins & resorts, 46 aparts & rental homes, 33 hotels, 21 ranches & rural tourism, 11 campsites, 7 inns & guesthouses. Most are in Concepción del Uruguay, San Justo, Santa Anita and Caseros.
How far is Uruguay from Paraná?
Its seat, Concepción del Uruguay, is about 290 km by road from the provincial capital (approx.).
What are road conditions in Uruguay today?
See the Road conditions page: listed closures and links to Vialidad Nacional and the Entre Ríos DPV.