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Fortress of Santa Teresa

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Fortress Army museum

Built to defend the area from the Portuguese, this fortress was begun in 1762 & restored in 1923. People often mention park,


Address

9 km. 303, 27204 Departamento de Rocha, Uruguay

Website

museos.ejercito.mil.uy

Contact

+598 4474 6541

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (4.9K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: (Family Day), 10 am to 7 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 3/5 Math A. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, beautiful views, safe, definitely a place to stay and enjoy camping. I would give a better rating than 3 stars, however theres is only few bathrooms working properly, and those wich are open, usually are very dirty.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muna R. 1 year ago on Google
    It's very big with full of nature flowers, animals,birds, It has many things in one place nicely organized 👌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jonathan B. 4 months ago on Google
    Nice place for a quick visit combining with the national park. Entrance fee is $50 pesos per person paid in cash. You only need around 30-45 mins here. Was very quiet when we visited on a Monday around lunchtime.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 TheDailyPackers - Alex & T. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful fortress, really well maintained. With good explanation about its history. Unfortunately it is only in Spanish.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Garrett F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great historical site to visit in Uruguay. First built by the Portuguese in 1762 before being taken by the Spanish. Very well kept up and is located in a beautiful natinal park run by the military.

  • 5/5 Edward H. 9 months ago on Google
    Stop on journey to Chuy for duty free.

  • 5/5 B. W. 10 months ago on Google
    Really nice place and nice views.

  • 4/5 Christian C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice historical site with preserved canons, small dormitories, a chapel, an armoury, and soldier belongings. No dogs are allowed on site.

  • 5/5 Alfredo K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to visit

  • 5/5 Jean Paul P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very well kept historical landmark. If you are in the area it is worth the trip.

  • 5/5 Corgis m. 1 year ago on Google
    Built in 1762 by Portugal and later on conquered and expanded by Spain in a forgotten yet strategic part of their empires and one of the oldest borders in the Americas. Is like going back in time and living in the XVIII century again!

  • 5/5 Jung Eun “J” L. 10 years ago on Google
    It's splendid, beautilful place that hasn't been known as much as the historic and esthetic value for the public. Therefore you can still enjoy this quite and really peaceful place so far.

  • 5/5 Alessandro O. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to camp, trekking and surf. Best place to play with your kids! Good houses and shacks for rent.

  • 4/5 Cassandra D. 6 years ago on Google
    Santa Teresa park is beautiful and totally worth the journey. If you have been to other fortress' this one is not super impressive but if you are not on a tight budget and time is not an issue, i would still say it is worth it to check out. Though for back packers on a tight budget, the pary is %100 worth visiting, though you might skip the fortress or just check it out from the outside.

  • 5/5 Rodrigo da Rosa P. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful park for camping e enjoying nature and the sea (there are plenty of beach along the park shores). Just fantastic!

  • 5/5 Juan Ernesto Borggiano M. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing part of history. Beautiful

  • 4/5 Rami S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice piece of history. Highly preserved. Explained nice and with archeologist pieces, cannons, high walls, worth a visit for the fortress itself, but mainly due to the eautiful national park. Clean partial asphalt other sandy roads. Beautiful wild animal area safari style which many of the animals walk freely between the visitors.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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