Salto – Thermal Baths, Museums and Landscapes

Salto offers several areas of interest: thermal baths and nature, history and collections, as well as the landscape around Salto Grande. This gives your search for a hotel in Salto a clear direction; you can then compare specific offers based on their respective details.

Thermal Baths and Trails in Salto

The 250-hectare area of Termas del Arapey includes public and private thermal baths, woodland landscapes, natural grassland, gardens and the water-rich Río Arapey. The size of the area and the mix of baths and landscapes offer different aspects of a stay: when planning, you can consider both the thermal baths and the natural areas as points of interest.

Termas de Daymán also has a history as a tourist destination. In the 1970s, a tourist center with infrastructure, facilities and services was established there.

The illuminated Ciclovía Daymán connects the Cuatro Bocas area with Termas de Daymán. If you would like to include the route in your plans, check its current condition before setting out. This makes the route between the named points a concrete part of your plans, without assuming a specific walking or travel time.

Museums and the History of Salto

The Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología “Arquitecto Néstor J. Minutti” is housed in a building that has served several historical purposes: from 1909 to 1915, it served as the Mercado Central, and in 1976 it was converted into a museum. In 11 themed rooms, it presents archaeology, anthropology and history, offering a look at the past of Salto and the region. The rooms provide different ways to explore the destination’s human and cultural history.

Archaeology and paleontology are at the heart of the Museo de Arqueología y Ciencias Naturales. The museum displays private collections that form part of the cultural heritage of the Sociedad Arqueológica Salteña. It thus complements the historical perspective with archaeological and natural science topics.

The Museo Histórico del Río Uruguay brings together documents, photographs and objects from sunken ships, along with models, uniforms, flags and nautical symbols. The collection also includes old tickets and items from life aboard ship. A visit must be arranged in advance. Plan for this museum differently from a place where you could assume access without prior coordination.

The Museo Carlos Gardel is located in the Hotel Concordia. On display are documents proving Gardel’s stay in Room 32, as well as photographs, clothing and objects from the time he stayed there. Its connection to a specific room and the personal belongings give this museum a different focus from the archaeological or regional history collections.

Landscapes and Activities at Salto Grande

Lago Salto Grande is formed by the reservoir of the Represa de Salto Grande and lies north of the city of Salto. The Represa is described as Latin America’s first and largest binational dam. The lake and dam shape a landscape area that offers a distinct travel experience from the museums and thermal areas.

Volleyball, beach soccer and foot-tennis competitions take place on a sandy court along the Costanera Norte.

Thermal areas, museums, a cycling route and landscapes make Salto a destination with a range of interests. Use these differences to sort out what interests you, then compare hotels in Salto based on the information provided for each offer.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Termas Del Arapey, Arenitas Blancas, Colonia, Departamento De Salto, Tacuarembó, Rocha, Canelones, Treinta Y Tres.

For the overview of the wider region: Uruguay.