Discover Guichón

Guichón can be explored through several themes: the town has an urban interpretive trail featuring artworks; the Termas de Almirón are a few kilometers away along Ruta 90. The visitor center at Calzada Andrés Pérez is in the wider surrounding area. There is also a historic monument within the Municipality of Guichón. If you’re looking for a hotel in Guichón, these different points of interest can help you plan your trip around art, architecture, thermal springs and activities in nature.

Art in Guichón

The urban interpretive trail leads to more than 30 sculptures and murals by visual artist Juan Carlos Ualde, who is from Canelones. The combination of sculpture and mural painting gives the trail two clearly distinct art forms. At the entrance to the town is “La Palma Sola,” a sculpture by Octavio Podestá. It was unveiled in 2008 and is considered an iconic work by the residents of Guichón. The trail thus offers an extensive art theme, while “La Palma Sola” is a single work of particular significance to residents.

Stories of discoveries and architecture

Visits and conversations with private collectors in Guichón offer a personal perspective on local discovery stories. You can learn about stories and materials from local finds. These visits must be arranged; confirm the arrangements before your trip. Unlike the urban trail, these encounters focus on the collectors and their stories.

Another connection to Guichón is the remains of Uruguaysuchus aznarezi, which were found on an estancia near the center.

The Estancia Buen Retiro–Castillo Morató, a National Historic Monument, is located within the Municipality of Guichón. Castillo Morató is a palace built between 1902 and 1904. Its eclectic style combines classical and late medieval Renaissance elements. Here, “eclectic” refers to the combination of different styles. The estancia is associated with the Municipality of Guichón, not the town itself—a different geographical level from “La Palma Sola” at the town entrance.

Thermal springs and protected area

The Termas de Almirón are a few kilometers from Guichón along Ruta 90. They are Uruguay’s only thermal baths with naturally saline water and are set in a natural environment. This combination offers a different focus from the art themes in town. If the thermal baths factor into your plans, check the current operating conditions before visiting.

In the Montes de Queguay protected area, visitors can go kayaking and canoeing, as well as explore several guided trails on foot. The visitor center is at Calzada Andrés Pérez, in the wider Guichón area. Access to private land within the protected area requires coordination with the owners. Activities vary by type: on the water, visitors can kayak or canoe; on land, they can follow guided trails on foot. The area’s nature offerings thus include both the thermal springs’ naturally saline water and the protected area’s paddling opportunities and walking trails.

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