Northern Interior (Uruguay)

Northern Interior is a region of Uruguay and includes the depatments of Artigas, Paysandu, Rivera, Salto and Tacuarembo. Cities Salto - citrus growing town just across the Rio Uruguay from Concordia in Argentina. Tacuarembo - an important centre of the Gaucho culture Other destinations Valle del Lunarejo (Rivera) - a national park Montes del Queguay (Paysandu) - a reserve in process of becoming a national park Palmeras (Paysandu) - Paysandu in particular is abundant with local palms (Yatay Palm). On the Argentinian side of the border they are protected in the national park El Palmar. Guichon (Paysandu) - Where the last Charruas were subdued in the 19th Century. Now a popular bath resort. There is a monument commemorating the Charrua victims at Salsipuedes. The remains of the Tapera de Melchora Cuenca, Artigas' (the Uruguayan commander) indigenous wife. Understand Talk Get in Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!