Santa Teresa National Park
Santa Teresa National Park
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mrc282
World9,133 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
entry is free, you will given a slip by the army guards and just hold onto it for the rest of the day as you access the different check points.
this park has a fort, several sand dune beaches, some miradors (stairs structure for vantage views), and some arboretums and nature trails. easily take half a day or a full day to visit them all
this park has a fort, several sand dune beaches, some miradors (stairs structure for vantage views), and some arboretums and nature trails. easily take half a day or a full day to visit them all
Written January 29, 2022
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hannabobanna
La Paz, Bolivia130 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We stayed in Punta Del Diablo for 4 nights at the end of August, hired bicycles and rode to Santa Teresa. It is a very flat easy ride along the highway, approximately 4km from the centre of Punta.
Admission to the national park is free, although you have to pay to visit the forte, which we didn’t get to. The national park has a huge variety of trees, plants and vegetation which was beautiful to ride through, stopping at the beaches along the coast-line, hoping for a chance whale spotting!
The national park sports it own little zoo fit with monkeys, peacocks, rhea, quails, llamas and a Toucan! Such a great place to picnic for families, there is a cafe on site and is free to visit as well. Great little find for a day trip!
Admission to the national park is free, although you have to pay to visit the forte, which we didn’t get to. The national park has a huge variety of trees, plants and vegetation which was beautiful to ride through, stopping at the beaches along the coast-line, hoping for a chance whale spotting!
The national park sports it own little zoo fit with monkeys, peacocks, rhea, quails, llamas and a Toucan! Such a great place to picnic for families, there is a cafe on site and is free to visit as well. Great little find for a day trip!
Written August 31, 2018
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Santiago L
Montevideo, Uruguay8 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
The perfect balance between nature and turism. Width and long beaches, laberintic forestes, brave ocean, historic place, nice people, home of uruguayan wild fauna and flora.
Tell me what else you need?
Tell me what else you need?
Written January 9, 2018
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sallythode
Gunnison, CO110 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
This would be a great place for families to visit. There are many places to camp, though, from what we understand, there are not enough toilets to accommodate all the campers. Aside from that, there are lots of green spaces in which to chill, and a large play area for kids. There is also a bird aviary with a few other resident animals. For those without kids, this is a place to just relax. For folks looking to hike and explore nature, there are better sites.
Written February 13, 2018
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William G
Schenectady, NY452 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Approx. an hour and a half from Cabo Polonio, La Pedrera and La Paloma, we had not even registered this lovely site when we made our travel itinerary. Fortunately we were directed by locals to go for a day visit. It ended being absolutely, without hesitation, our best outing during our whole stay (much better than Cabo Polonio!!!!!). The park, maintained by the Uruguayan army, is huge, beautiful, and with lots of activities to engage the restless: untouched natural areas for your visual pleasure (forest, marshes, coast line), hiking paths, beaches (yes, in the plural), greenhouse and gardens (don't miss the rose gardens), wildlife refuge, aviary, campsites, etc. We got there easily (the drive from La Pedrera is absolutely gorgeous through a perfectly maintained highway and with abundant signage) and realized that there were many more options than we had imagined. We did not stay overnight, but there are several campsites areas and even lovely cabins for rent (at prices that seemed quite accessible; plus the cabins were gorgeous, prettier than most of what we saw in the area where we stayed). We spent some time at El Barco Beach, visited the gardens and the greenhouse, took the boardwalk (“sombráculo”) to see the marshes (heaven for birdwatchers), went to the wildlife refuge and the aviary, drove to the Laguna Negra (Black Lagoon), and ended in the Santa Teresa Fortresss (with a lunch break in nearby Punta del Diablo). The history of the park and its historical relevance for the Uruguayan Republic is also fascinating (do not miss the fortress). We went in our rented car; it was easy. I repeat, it is worth the drive. This is my # 1 attraction in Rocha.
Written January 24, 2017
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Jet502
Adelaide, Australia201 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
This park has a lot to offer from big forested areas for picnics to beautiful almost empty beaches, lakes with bird watching and much more. If you are in the area i absolutely recommend planning a day where you visit this park. Take your time on foot or on a bike (i did the latter) and it will take you a whole day for the best experience. You can get maps at the entrance to the park. There are places to buy food, a mini supermarket and some takeaway type shops but i recommend bringing your own food and drinks for sure just in case the day you decide to go they are closed. It is a free park if you walk in or ride in, many people were in there having picnics who drove but im not sure if that cost money. For any history buffs i recommend going to the fort at the north of the park. there is a small entry fee but its worth it if that is your thing.
Written April 5, 2015
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germantraveler2015
Munich, Germany16 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
Clean and save. Beautiful nature and the beach is the most amazing beach of Uruguay. Its perfect to visit the park with the bike but take some food and drinks with you. There is no supermarket and the restaurant is not open all the time. The greenhouse is nice to see.
Written January 18, 2015
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Angela B
Buenos Aires, Argentina26 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Lovely walk up the beach from Punta del Diablo. The fort is nice to pop into and there are plenty of places to perch for lunch. We went before high season so all the shos etc were closed, so take your own munch and water. More info on buses back would be good, suspect this is easier to find out in high season when folk are around.
Written December 6, 2014
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nathan_shantz
Toronto, Ontario, Canada5 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
I especially liked the bird area with wooden bridges crossing the lake, animals all over, capibaras , peacocks, parrots. Very tranquil and well designed space. The beaches are also amazing and untouched, peaceful
Written October 26, 2014
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Jeff P
Prescott, AZ411 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Very big place with a lot of camping sites available. It gets a lot of use during the summer season for the beach life. A nice, but small garden area at the entrance. the best park of the park is the fort. Very well taken care of by the Army. The park itself is in pretty good condition. Highly recommend for a camping location or picnic. Entrance into the park is free, but there is a 20 peso per person for entry into the fort.
Written October 17, 2013
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julietalenardon
Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina
Hola! Cuanto es el valor de la entrada al parque Santa teresa? Tenia entendido que es en Uss. Y se cobra aparte para acampar? o esta incluido? Gracias!!
Written February 6, 2020
Solo tengo medio día para visitarla, qué playa me recomiendan?
Written February 3, 2020
La más conocida es La Moza, pero mi favorita es El barco.
Written February 3, 2020
Natalia V
Concepcion del Uruguay, Argentina
Hola: quisiera saber si los precios que tiene el camping son por parcela incluyendo a todas las personas o si se abona aparte por persona. Gracias
Written December 14, 2019
Boa tarde!
Eles tem banheiro, luz e infra estrutura, como não utilizei o acampamento , não posso confirmar se tem água quente, mas acredito que sim, considerando a qualidade das instalações.
Written February 25, 2019
Olá gostaria de saber o valor pra acampar pro carnaval e o valor do peso uruguaio atualizado
Written February 22, 2019
Olá, trocamos o dinheiro no Chuí, que tem uma melhor cotação e pagaram R$ 8.50.
Mas o cartão de crédito é mais valorizado,rsrs eles preferem e te dão um desconto de 20%.
Written February 25, 2019
Hola qué tal? Quería saber si el camping tiene algún parador en la playa donde se puedan alquilar sombrillas y comer algo. Saludos
Written December 4, 2018
Hola: quisiera saber si los precios que tiene el camping son por parcela incluyendo a todas las personas o son por persona. Gracias
Written December 4, 2018
Hola qué tal? Quería saber si el camping tiene algún parador en la playa donde se puedan alquilar sombrillas y comer algo. Saludos
Written December 4, 2018
En la playa hay un parador donde se puede tomar y comer algo. No estoy seguro de que alquilen sillas o sombrillas.
Written December 5, 2018
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