Arenitas Blancas: Hotels and Costanera Sur

It runs south from the city of Salto to Arenitas Blancas. Along the route are high cliffs with native vegetation on the slopes.

Arenitas Blancas and the Plaza

The Plaza in Arenitas Blancas is on Costanera Sur, near Abayubá. A municipal report dated January 30, 2020, mentions children’s play equipment and a fitness circuit, as well as benches, tables, and LED lighting. Thus, the description includes opportunities for play and exercise as well as places to sit. If you plan to visit the Plaza during your stay, check its current condition before going.

More attractions in Departamento De Salto

In the broader destination of Departamento De Salto, there are other cultural and landscape attractions, including in the city of Salto. The museums have different areas of focus: the Museo de Arqueología y Ciencias Naturales displays collections focused on archaeology and paleontology. The Museo Histórico del Río Uruguay is devoted to a maritime collection. It includes documents, photographs, and items from sunken ships, as well as ship models, uniforms, flags, maritime symbols, old tickets, and objects from life on board. Visits to the Museo Histórico del Río Uruguay must be arranged in advance.

Parque Benito Solari offers a different experience within the city of Salto: a 17-hectare French-style park dating from 1900. Its features include numerous species of trees and flowers, a lake with a statue, paths, and other design elements. A historical and cultural walking tour of the city also invites visitors to explore on foot. It is about two kilometers long; check route details locally if you plan to take it. The building where Horacio Quiroga was born is also located on the city of Salto’s main street.

Departamento De Salto also offers a range of nature and activity options. Salto Chico has opportunities for fishing and nature watching. A lit bike path connects Cuatro Bocas with Termas de Daymán; check local trail conditions. Free guided tours are offered at the Represa de Salto Grande. Transport departs from the public relations office in the building of the Comisión Técnica Mixta de Salto Grande on the Uruguayan shore. Check the operational details before visiting. For planning purposes, the two routes can be distinguished by how you travel: the tour is on foot and about two kilometers long; the bike path is lit and connects Cuatro Bocas with Termas de Daymán.

A photo gallery was inaugurated in Termas del Arapey in 2021. Its sequence of images tells the story of the place and its development. If you plan to visit, check in advance whether it is currently open.

Discover more destinations: Termas Del Arapey.

For the broader travel overview: Salto.