History of Chuy

Chuy is a city located in the department of Rocha, on the border between Uruguay and Brazil. Its history dates back to the times of Spanish colonization, when trade routes were established between Montevideo and Rio Grande do Sul.

In the 18th century, the Chuy region was part of the territory disputed by Portugal and Spain. In 1777, after the signing of the Treaty of San Ildefonso, Spain ceded the area to Portugal, which incorporated it into its colony of Brazil.

In the 19th century, Chuy became an important center of commerce, thanks to its strategic location on the border between the two countries. The city grew as new trade routes were established and infrastructures such as Puerto de la Paloma were built.

During the 1960s, Chuy became an important tourist destination, thanks to its beaches and the proximity of the Laguna Merín. Currently, the city continues to be a meeting point between Uruguayan and Brazilian culture, and is visited by tourists from both countries.

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See also information on Montevideo, Rocha y Brasil.