Places to visit near

Progreso

Progreso is a town in Canelones district, Uruguay of about 15,973 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 38 churches, 36 forts & heritage and 34 museums. The must-see places are Parque Artigas Sauce, Parroquía Nuestra Señora del Líbano and Capilla Santuario de la Beata Francisca Rubatto.

34.6674° S, 56.2176° WPop. 15,973

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see44
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Progreso

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:29 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Progreso
  2. Museo Julio Sosamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Parroquía Nuestra Señora del Líbanochurch · 30 min
  4. Iglesia Evangélica Armeniachurch · 30 min
  5. Parroquia Santa Gema Galganichurch · 30 min
  6. Parque Artigas Saucepark · 45 min
  7. Back in Progreso
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Progreso?

Parque Artigas Sauce (park, about 17 km), Parroquía Nuestra Señora del Líbano (church, about 24 km), Capilla Santuario de la Beata Francisca Rubatto (church, about 26 km), Parroquia Santa Gema Galgani (church, about 27 km), Iglesia Evangélica Armenia (church, about 28 km), Museo Julio Sosa (museum, about 8 km).

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

187 places on Spotwander: 38 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 34 museums, 26 beaches & coast, 21 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Progreso?

Santuario Nacional de María Auxiliadora, about 18 km by road; Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Progreso?

Batalla de Las Piedras, about 8 km by road; Castillo Idiarte Borda (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Progreso?

Start in Progreso, visit Museo Julio Sosa, then Parroquía Nuestra Señora del Líbano, then Iglesia Evangélica Armenia, then Parroquia Santa Gema Galgani, then Parque Artigas Sauce, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.