Inland

Valle del Lunarejo

A protected area up north, with ravines, native forest and waterfalls.

HikingCamping

Far from the beach, in the department of Rivera, Lunarejo is the opposite of the postcard Uruguay: deep valleys, gallery forest, birds and silence. Guided trails leave from the local estancias and you sleep in rural inns.

What you should not miss

  • Trail to the valley lookout
  • Swimming in the Lunarejo stream pools
  • Birdwatching at dawn
  • A night in a rural inn with home cooking

Where to eat in Valle del Lunarejo

Home cooking$

La Posta del Lunarejo

Country home cooking served at the inn, with wood-oven bread.

What to do in Valle del Lunarejo

Hiking 4 h

Guided valley trail

Gallery forest, stream pools and a lookout, starting from the estancia.

from $28

Wildlife 3 h

Birdwatching at dawn

More than 150 species recorded in the protected area.

from $32

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