Overview
Durazno is a small interior city in Uruguay's Central Interior region, offering a peaceful contrast to the capital Montevideo. With about 35,000 residents, it maintains a small-town feel where you can walk from the historic center to rural countryside where chickens and horses are common sights.
Culture · Festivals · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Free Ceibal WiFi is available at Plaza Independencia. Limited other connectivity options in this small interior city.
Events
January's pop music festival and October's Parque de la Hispanidad (featuring Durazno Rock) are the major annual events drawing visitors.
Food
Durazno's tortas fritas are famous throughout Uruguay as the largest. Restaurants line Gral. Manuel Oribe and the plazas, with late-night options at La Farola.
Money
Prices at Hotel Central are listed in Uruguayan pesos (U$). Budget travelers should consider the campground at Playa El Sauzal for free or low-cost accommodation.
Transport
Durazno sits on Uruguay Route 5 between Montevideo and the northern interior. The city is walkable, with taxis available at the bus terminal or by calling +598 4362 6070.
