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Local favourite river spot · Río Negro, Uruguay

Isla Chala

Isla Chala is a river spot in Río Negro, Uruguay.

Isla Chala: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Isla Chala

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Isla Chala — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -32.89248, -58.07714. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Isla Chala yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Isla Chala?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Isla Chala?

    Nearby: Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay (sanctuary, 10 km), Isla Filomena Grande (river spot, 15 km), Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape (fort, 44 km), Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes (church, 50 km), Catedral de San Jose de Gualeguaychú (church, 53 km), Stella Maris (attraction, 60 km).