History of Minas de Corrales

The history of Minas de Corrales dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, when important gold deposits were discovered in the area.

This attracted a large number of miners and settlers in search of their fortune, which led to the establishment of the city of Minas de Corrales in 1912.

During the first years, the city experienced a great economic boom due to the exploitation of gold deposits.
However, as the gold reserves dwindled, the city began to rely more and more on agriculture and ranching.

In the 1960s, the city suffered a major flood that seriously affected its infrastructure and economy. Despite this, the city managed to recover and is now an important producing area for rice and other crops.

The history of Minas de Corrales is closely linked to that of gold mining in Uruguay, and the city continues to be an important center of mineral production and processing.

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