Rincón Del Pino

Rincón Del Pino’s local character is particularly evident in its horse racing history: starting in 1952, horse races were held on the grounds of Haras Uruguay at the “Rincón del Pino” racetrack. The wider destination of San José offers additional cultural and landscape themes, opening up distinct regional perspectives.

Around Rincón Del Pino

In Pueblo Rivero, near Rincón del Pino, a retreat and meeting house is located in the former María Auxiliadora School. The former school building thus houses an institution whose purpose is to bring retreat and gathering together. There are also two artisanal fishing ports near the water treatment plant in Arazatí: Arazatí and Rincón del Pino. These local points of interest differ markedly: here, a house in a former school building; there, two specifically named fishing ports.

More highlights in the Department of San José

In Balneario Kiyú, the Sendero Eco-arqueológico Camino del Indio is located at the corner of Calle Luz Marina and Ibirapitá. An excursion program in 2021 included a six-kilometer hike through the seaside resort and along its beaches, lunch at Parador del Medio, followed by a horseback ride along the Barrancas de San Gregorio. The trail and the program are distinct points of reference: the Sendero is located at a specific street corner, while the program describes the sequence of a hike, lunch, and horseback ride. The Barrancas de San Gregorio reach heights of up to 40 meters.

Mal Abrigo adds a perspective on the railway station and local history to the region’s cultural themes. The station was declared a National Historic Monument; Mal Abrigo is located at kilometer 124 of Route 23. A described walking tour lists a renovated railway station and a museum about the town’s history as stops. The kilometer marker and monument designation provide different points of reference: the former locates Mal Abrigo on Route 23, while the latter relates to the historical significance of the railway station.

Music, architecture, and visual arts are also among the cultural themes in the wider destination of San José. Opened in 1912, Teatro Macció offers a varied program of performing arts and music. Catedral Basílica de San José is a historic monument that reflects the region’s religious and architectural traditions. Museo de Bellas Artes conveys the town’s artistic and cultural identity through exhibitions and workshops. Together, these examples illustrate different cultural areas of focus: theater and music, religious and architectural heritage, and visual arts and their educational formats.

The Humedales del Santa Lucía offer another regional perspective. This protected area with managed resources encompasses the mouth of the Río Santa Lucía where it flows into the Río de la Plata. Reserva Natural Playa Penino is part of the Humedales del Santa Lucía. Thus, a larger wetland and a specifically named nature reserve are connected, complementing the cultural examples with the department’s landscape.

Discover more destinations: Mal Abrigo, Puntas De Valdéz, Kiyú.

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