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All 249 places by distance →One day from Colonia Elía
5 stops, one loop, back by 6:09 pm
156 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Colonia Elía
- Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguaynature spot · 2 hrs
- Isla Campichueloriver spot · 1 hrs
- Isla Doloresriver spot · 1 hrs
- Isla Montañariver spot · 1 hrs
- Palacio San Josémuseum · 1.5 hrs
- Back in Colonia Elía
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Colonia Elía?
Stella Maris (attraction, about 31 km), Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay (nature spot, about 34 km), Isla Campichuelo (river spot, about 17 km), Isla Dolores (river spot, about 19 km), Isla Montaña (river spot, about 20 km), Palacio San José (museum, about 41 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Colonia Elía?
124 places on Spotwander: 45 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 parks, 6 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 8 beaches & coast.
Which is the nearest river spot to Colonia Elía?
Isla Osuna, about 16 km by road; Isla San Miguel (17 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Colonia Elía?
Parque San Javier, about 22 km by road; Plazoleta de Los Fundadores (22 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Colonia Elía?
Start in Colonia Elía, visit Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay, then Isla Campichuelo, then Isla Dolores, then Isla Montaña, then Palacio San José, and drive back — about 156 km by road in all.