Rivera district, Uruguay

Places to visit near Tranqueras

Tranqueras is a town in Rivera district, Uruguay, home to about 7,474 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 churches, 17 parks and 4 museums. The must-see places are Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción (49 km), Praça Internacional (49 km) and Parque Gran Bretaña (50 km).

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Tranqueras at a glance

Location
Rivera district, Uruguay
Population
about 7,474
Coordinates
31.2000° S, 55.7500° W
Places within 50 km
127 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Tranqueras

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

101 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tranqueras. The closest is Subida De Pena (14 km); the best-known is Cerro de Los Chivos (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Tranqueras

61 churches within 100 km of Tranqueras. The closest is Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Ultimos Dias (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tranqueras

27 parks within 100 km of Tranqueras. The closest is Paseo de Los Inmigrantes (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Tranqueras

9 museums within 100 km of Tranqueras. The closest is Museo y Casa De La Cultura de Tranqueras (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tranqueras

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tranqueras. The closest is Km. 248 (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tranqueras

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tranqueras. The closest is Paso De Vargas (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tranqueras

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 140 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tranqueras
  2. 24 km Parque Natural Regional Valle del Lunarejo · nature spot, Rivera
  3. 58 km Parque Gran Bretaña · waterfall, Rivera
  4. 9 km Praça Internacional · park, Rivera
  5. 1 km Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción · church, Rivera
  6. 16 km Cerro de Los Chivos · viewpoint, Rivera
  7. 32 km Back to Tranqueras

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    All places near Tranqueras by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tranqueras by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints38101Subida De Pena (14 km)
    Churches4161Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Ultimos Dias (2 km)
    Parks1727Paseo de Los Inmigrantes (3 km)
    Other attractions1524IEAD Batallando Por La Fé (2 km)
    Museums49Museo y Casa De La Cultura de Tranqueras (3 km)
    Forts & heritage57Km. 248 (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Paso De Vargas (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Parque Natural Regional Valle del Lunarejo (24 km)
    Beaches & coast12Playa Gran Bretaña (50 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Gran Bretaña (50 km)
    Caves01Gruta de Los Helechos (74 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid Al Salam (50 km)

    Tranqueras: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tranqueras?

    Parque Natural Regional Valle del Lunarejo (nature spot, about 24 km), Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Ultimos Dias (church, about 2 km), Asamblea Dios Misionera (church, about 2 km), IEAD Batallando Por La Fé (attraction, about 2 km), Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová (church, about 2 km), Paseo de Los Inmigrantes (park, about 3 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 churches, 17 parks, 15 other attractions, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tranqueras?

    Subida De Pena, about 14 km by road; Cerro Buen Retiro (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tranqueras?

    Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Ultimos Dias, about 2 km by road; Asamblea Dios Misionera (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tranqueras?

    Paseo de Los Inmigrantes, about 3 km by road; Plaza de Las Palmeras (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tranqueras?

    Start in Tranqueras, visit Parque Natural Regional Valle del Lunarejo, then Parque Gran Bretaña, then Praça Internacional, then Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, then Cerro de Los Chivos, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tranqueras?

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

    Towns near Tranqueras

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