Lavalleja district, Uruguay

Places to visit near Minas

Minas is a town in Lavalleja district, Uruguay, home to about 38,025 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 beaches & coast, 2 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Catedral Inmaculada Concepción (1 km), Cerro Artigas (2 km) and Parque Forestal Minas (3 km).

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Minas, Uruguay
Minas, Lavalleja district, Uruguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Minas at a glance

Location
Lavalleja district, Uruguay
Population
about 38,025
Coordinates
34.3759° S, 55.2377° W
Places within 50 km
115 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Minas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Minas: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Minas

189 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Minas. The closest is Cerro Artigas (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Minas

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Minas. The closest is Punta Piedras (64 km); the best-known is Piriápolis (68 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Minas

11 museums within 100 km of Minas. The closest is Teatro Lavalleja (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Minas

10 churches within 100 km of Minas. The closest is Catedral Inmaculada Concepción (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Minas

4 parks within 100 km of Minas. The closest is Parque Forestal Minas (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Minas

4 caves within 100 km of Minas. The closest is Gruta Colón (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Minas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Minas
  2. 1 km Catedral Inmaculada Concepción · church, Lavalleja
  3. 2 km Parque Forestal Minas · park, Lavalleja
  4. 2 km Cerro Artigas · viewpoint, Lavalleja
  5. 13 km Gruta Colón · cave, Lavalleja
  6. 1 km Cerro Arequita · viewpoint, Lavalleja
  7. 12 km Back to Minas

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How to reach Minas

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    Within 15 km of Minas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Minas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints105189Cerro Artigas (2 km)
    Beaches & coast024Punta Piedras (64 km)
    Museums211Teatro Lavalleja (1 km)
    Churches210Catedral Inmaculada Concepción (1 km)
    Other attractions18Fuente del Puma (11 km)
    Parks24Parque Forestal Minas (3 km)
    Caves14Gruta Colón (13 km)
    Waterfalls14Salto del Penitente (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Laguna del Sauce (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Isla de la Encrucijada (72 km)
    Forts & heritage03Molino Lavagna (67 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Parque Salus (11 km)

    Minas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Minas?

    Catedral Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 1 km), Cerro Artigas (viewpoint, about 2 km), Parque Forestal Minas (park, about 3 km), Cerro Arequita (viewpoint, about 12 km), Gruta Colón (cave, about 13 km), Teatro Lavalleja (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Minas?

    115 places on Spotwander: 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 2 churches, 1 attraction, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Minas?

    Cerro Artigas, about 2 km by road; Cerro del Negro (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Minas?

    Punta Piedras, about 64 km by road; Punta de Los Burros (67 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Minas?

    Teatro Lavalleja, about 1 km by road; Casa de la Cultura (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Minas?

    Start in Minas, visit Catedral Inmaculada Concepción, then Parque Forestal Minas, then Cerro Artigas, then Gruta Colón, then Cerro Arequita, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Minas?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Minas

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Minas’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Minas on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.