Overview of Fray Bentos

Fray Bentos is a city located in the department of Río Negro, in Uruguay, on the banks of the Uruguay River.

It is known for its important industrial heritage, especially for its old Liebig's meat factory, which now houses the Museum of the Industrial Revolution and the MEC Cultural Center.
Another tourist attraction in the city is the General Artigas International Bridge, which connects Uruguay with Argentina.

In addition, the city has an important architectural and cultural heritage, such as the Young Theater and the Botín House, among others.

To get to Fray Bentos, you can access it by road from Montevideo or from other cities in the interior of the country, such as Paysandú or Mercedes. There are also public transportation options such as buses and trains. The city has an airport, but flights are limited.

Fray Bentos is located in the northwest of Uruguay, about 300 kilometers from Montevideo and about 60 kilometers from the Argentine city of Gualeguaychú.
It is located on the left bank of the Uruguay River, which marks the natural border between Uruguay and Argentina.

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See also information on Artigas, Montevideo, Paysandú, Young, Mercedes y Argentina.