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Notable river spot · Río Negro, Uruguay

Isla Basura

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

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Isla Basura: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Basura

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Isla Basura — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -32.93859, -58.05169. 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 Basura yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Isla Basura?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Isla Basura?

    Nearby: Isla Filomena Grande (river spot, 10 km), Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay (sanctuary, 17 km), Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape (fort, 42 km), Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes (church, 43 km), Grito de Asencio (fort, 54 km), Catedral de San Jose de Gualeguaychú (church, 55 km).

    Is Isla Basura worth visiting?

    Isla Basura is listed as a notable river spot in Uruguay on Spotwander.