Overview of Nueva Palmira

Nueva Palmira is a city located in the department of Colonia, on the west coast of Uruguay, on the banks of the Uruguay River.

Known for its port, it is an important city for trade and river navigation in the country.

Among its main tourist attractions are the beaches in the area, such as Los Pescadores beach and La Agraciada beach, and the nearby Natural Reserve of the Santa María Islands, an important protected natural area with a great variety of flora and fauna. native fauna.

To get to Nueva Palmira, it can be done by road through National Route 21, which connects it with Montevideo and other cities in the country, or by river through the port, which connects with cities in Argentina and Brazil.

Its strategic location at the mouth of the Uruguay River and its natural port have been important for the region's economy since colonial times, and the city has played a prominent role in the country's history, especially in the Great War of the 19th century.

Currently, the city is an important logistics and transportation center for the region.

See more about the history of Nueva Palmira

See also information on Montevideo, Argentina y Brasil.