Durazno Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Durazno

Durazno started as a river crossing, located where Uruguay Route 5 crosses the Yí River (pronounced like "she"). The city's name, which means "peach" in Spanish, is said to come from a peach tree that was once located at the crossing. The first president of Uruguay Fructuoso Rivera intended to move the capital of the country fromMontevideoto this city. His house at the center of town is now a museum.

Top Attractions in Durazno

Explore the best things to see and do in Durazno:

• ★Durazno Rock
• ★Iglesia San Pedro de Durazno
• ★Mes de Durazno
• ★Monumento al Tamboril
• ★Monument to Christopher Columbus
• ★Museo de Arte
• ★Museo Histórico
• ★Playa El Sauzal

Where to Eat in Durazno

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴La Farola
• 🍴Pan y Vino

Where to Stay in Durazno

• 🏨Camping "33 Orientales"
• 🏨Hotel Central
• 🏨Hotel Santa Cristina

Durazno Travel Guide Sections

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