Rivera district, Uruguay

Places to visit near Rivera

Rivera is a town in Rivera district, Uruguay, home to about 64,631 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 churches, 22 parks and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción (2 km), Praça Internacional (2 km) and Parque Gran Bretaña (8 km).

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Rivera, Uruguay
Rivera, Rivera district, Uruguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rivera at a glance

Location
Rivera district, Uruguay
Population
about 64,631
Coordinates
30.9053° S, 55.5508° W
Places within 50 km
146 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Rivera

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rivera: 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 Rivera

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rivera. The closest is Cerro Marconi (2 km); the best-known is Cerro Verde (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Rivera

58 churches within 100 km of Rivera. The closest is Templo El Calvario (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rivera

22 parks within 100 km of Rivera. The closest is Parque Oriental (1 km); the best-known is Praça Internacional (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Rivera

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rivera. The closest is Obelisco Internacional (2 km); the best-known is Centro Cultural Casa de David Canabarro (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Rivera

6 museums within 100 km of Rivera. The closest is Anticuariochuva (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rivera

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rivera. The closest is Paisaje Protegido Valle del Lunarejo (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rivera

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rivera
  2. 2 km Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción · church, Rivera
  3. 1 km Mirador Cerro Marconi · park, Rivera
  4. 1 km Praça Internacional · park, Rivera
  5. 2 km Centro Cultural Casa de David Canabarro · heritage site, Rio Grande do Sul
  6. 8 km Parque Gran Bretaña · waterfall, Rivera
  7. 8 km Back to Rivera

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How to reach Rivera

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    Within 15 km of Rivera

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rivera by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2969Cerro Marconi (2 km)
    Churches5758Templo El Calvario (1 km)
    Parks2222Parque Oriental (1 km)
    Other attractions1622Estadio Atilio Paiva Olivera (1 km)
    Forts & heritage57Obelisco Internacional (2 km)
    Museums66Anticuariochuva (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Paisaje Protegido Valle del Lunarejo (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Paso De Vargas (5 km)
    Beaches & coast22Batuva Beach (6 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Gran Bretaña (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid Al Salam (3 km)

    Rivera: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rivera?

    Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 2 km), Praça Internacional (park, about 2 km), Parque Gran Bretaña (waterfall, about 8 km), Estadio Atilio Paiva Olivera (attraction, about 1 km), Mirador Cerro Marconi (park, about 2 km), Centro Cultural Casa de David Canabarro (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 churches, 22 parks, 16 other attractions, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rivera?

    Cerro Marconi, about 2 km by road; Cerro del Marco (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rivera?

    Templo El Calvario, about 1 km by road; Tabernáculo Central Oficial (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rivera?

    Parque Oriental, about 1 km by road; Plaza Flores (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rivera?

    Start in Rivera, visit Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, then Mirador Cerro Marconi, then Praça Internacional, then Centro Cultural Casa de David Canabarro, then Parque Gran Bretaña, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rivera?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Rivera

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