# Sources and method

> Mochila Oriental: Unofficial information site about where to camp, walk, enjoy the landscape and climb in Uruguay: campsites, trailheads, waterfalls, viewpoints and climbing areas. Every figure shows its source, its date and its confidence level.
> Source: https://mochilaoriental.uy/en/fuentes/

How we classify places, how reliable each data point is and what we do not know.

## Camping services

This site’s own classification by services. **It is not an official category:** no rule in force classifies campsites.

- **No services** (4 campsites): Camping area with no drinking water or grills. This is the site’s focus: free camping near the water.
- **Water only** (5 campsites): Has drinking water, but no grills.
- **Water and grill** (7 campsites): Has drinking water and grills. It may have more services.
- **Unclassified** (84 campsites): We have not checked its services yet.

Some campsites change services with the season (for example, water and grills in summer and no services the rest of the year): the map and the cards show the services on the day of your visit, and the place page shows both.

## Confidence level

Where each data point comes from, from highest to lowest priority. If two sources differ, we show both. A data point more than 2 years old is marked as "outdated".

- **Official**: Intendencia, ministry, SNAP or public body.
- **Operator**: A private operator’s or establishment’s own site.
- **Directory**: Campsite directories, such as campinguruguay.info.
- **Guide**: Travel guides and the press.
- **Community**: OpenStreetMap, Wikiloc, forums.
- **Blog**: Personal blogs.
- **Measured**: Our own measurement on the map, with the method stated. Kept apart from the scale.

## How we work

- **We never estimate**: If a source does not give a data point, it shows “no data”. Distances to water are measured, not guessed.
- **Disagreements in plain sight**: If two sources differ, we show both and do not pick one.
- **Always dated**: Prices and opening hours more than 2 years old are marked as outdated.

## Sources by type

Sources used in the detailed place pages. The full research has more than 700.

### Official (59 sources)

- [Comisión UNESCO Uruguay: Grutas del Palacio](https://comisionunesco.org.uy/rutas-unesco/grutas-del-palacio/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Geoparque Mundial UNESCO Grutas del Palacio – Grutas del Palacio de los Indios](https://www.geoparque.uy/index.php/geoparque-grutas-del-palacio/geositios/item/14-grutas-del-palacio.html). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [gub.uy: Reserva de camping, Parque Municipal Quebrada de los Cuervos](https://www.gub.uy/tramites/reserva-camping-parque-municipal-quebrada-cuervos-treinta-tres). Published: 2023-05-18 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Guía Valle del Lunarejo 2024 (Intendencia de Rivera, División Medio Ambiente, Ministerio de Ambiente y Ministerio de Turismo)](https://www.rivera.gub.uy/medioambiente/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Guia_Valle-del-Lunarejo_v2024_final-1.pdf). Published: 2024-08-15 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [IDM: ascenso habilitado y cruz clausurada por obras](https://maldonado.gub.uy/noticias/pan-azucar-ascenso-habilitado-cruz-clausurada-obras). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [IDM: nuevo protocolo de ascenso al Cerro Pan de Azúcar](https://maldonado.gub.uy/noticias/este-miercoles-26-regira-nuevo-protocolo-ascenso-al-cerro-pan-azucar). Published: 2025-02-26 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [IDM: operativo de control y limpieza del sendero](https://www.maldonado.gub.uy/noticias/operativo-control-limpieza-del-sendero-ascenso-al-cerro-pan-azucar). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [IM – Catálogo turístico Montevideo Rural, 2.ª versión (PDF)](https://montevideo.gub.uy/sites/default/files/documentos/catalogo_turistico_mvd_rural_2da_version-web.pdf). Published: 2013-09-19 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [IM – Trámite: reserva del camping de Punta Espinillo (no se pudo abrir; datos tomados del extracto del buscador; última modificación 02/09/2024 según ese extracto)](https://tramites.montevideo.gub.uy/print/pdf/node/24666). Published: 2024-09-02 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [IMPO – Decreto N.° 343/014: Área natural protegida Montes del Queguay](https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/decretos/343-2014). Published: 2014-12-04 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [IMPO — Decreto 306/024 (Parque Nacional Arequita)](https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/decretos/306-2024). Published: 2024-11-22 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [IMPO — Decreto Departamental de Maldonado 3867/010 (directrices de ordenamiento territorial)](https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/decretos-junta-depart-maldonado-nd/3867-2010). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [IMPO — Resolución Intendencia de San José 1932/013 (promulga el Decreto 3.091, directrices departamentales)](https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/resoluciones-junta-depart-san-jose/1932-2013/1). Published: 2013-03-11 · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [IMPO — Resolución MVOTMA S/N que aprueba el plan de manejo del Parque Nacional Cabo Polonio](https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/resoluciones-mvotma/SN20190220001-2019). Published: 2019-02-20 · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [IMPO: Decreto N.º 462/008](https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/decretos/462-2008). Published: 2008-10-08 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [IMPO: Decreto N.º 60/020](https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/decretos/60-2020). Published: 2020-03-03 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Intendencia de Flores – Flores Más Cerca (portal oficial de turismo), datos de operadores y campings](https://turismo.flores.gub.uy/data/operadores.json). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Intendencia de Flores – Flores Más Cerca (portal oficial de turismo), datos de sitios turísticos](https://turismo.flores.gub.uy/data/sitios.json). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Intendencia de Maldonado — Cierre temporal del ascenso al Cerro Pan de Azúcar](https://www.maldonado.gub.uy/noticias/cierre-temporal-del-ascenso-al-cerro-pan-azucar). Published: 2025-12-29 · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [Intendencia de Maldonado — ECFA presentó el formulario para ascenso al Cerro Pan de Azúcar](https://www.maldonado.gub.uy/noticias/ecfa-presento-formulario-ascenso-al-cerro-pan-azucar). Published: 2024-09-18 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Intendencia de Maldonado — Estación de Cría del Cerro Pan de Azúcar modificó su horario](https://www.maldonado.gub.uy/noticias/estacion-cria-del-cerro-pan-azucar-modifico-su-horario). Published: 2025-05-06 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Intendencia de Maldonado — Parques y Paseos](https://www.maldonado.gub.uy/descubre-maldonado/parques_y_paseos). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Intendencia de Maldonado — Vuelve a estar habilitado el ascenso al Cerro Pan de Azúcar](https://maldonado.gub.uy/noticias/vuelve-estar-habilitado-ascenso-al-cerro-pan-azucar). Published: 2025-07-30 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Intendencia de Paysandú – Descubrí Paysandú: Experiencias (folleto PDF)](https://descubripaysandu.gub.uy/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/experiencias-descubri-paysandu-030326.pdf). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Intendencia de Soriano – Atractivos turísticos](https://soriano.gub.uy/atractivosTuristicos.html). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Intendencia de Treinta y Tres: TDR guías Semana de Turismo 2026, Parque Municipal Quebrada de los Cuervos](https://treintaytres.gub.uy/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TDR_GUIAS_2026.pdf). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Junta Departamental de Colonia – Decreto N.° 048/2011 (designación de playas, balnearios y parques costeros)](https://www.juntacolonia.gub.uy/wp-content/uploads/2011/048.pdf). Published: 2011-08-18 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Junta Departamental de Treinta y Tres: Decreto N.º 3/2022, Reglamento de Uso Público del Predio Municipal Quebrada de los Cuervos](https://juntatreintaytres.gub.uy/wp-content/uploads/DECRETO-No-03-2022-REGLAMENTO-DE-USO-PUBLICO-PREDIO-MUNICPAL-QUEBRADA-DE-LOS-CUERVOS.pdf). Published: 2022-03-17 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Ministerio de Ambiente – Área Protegida con Recursos Manejados Montes del Queguay (Paysandú) [503 el día de la consulta]](https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-ambiente/politicas-y-gestion/area-protegida-recursos-manejados-montes-del-queguay-paysandu). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Ministerio de Ambiente – Observatorio Ambiental Nacional: Grutas del Palacio](https://www.ambiente.gub.uy/oan/snap/grutas-del-palacio/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Ministerio de Ambiente — Parque Nacional Arequita](https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-ambiente/politicas-y-gestion/parque-nacional-arequita). Published: 2024-11-15 · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [Ministerio de Ambiente — Plan de manejo del Parque Nacional Cabo Polonio (PDF)](https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-ambiente/sites/ministerio-ambiente/files/documentos/publicaciones/Plan-de-Manejo-PN-Cabo-Polonio_compressed(1).pdf). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [Ministerio de Ambiente — Proyecto de selección y delimitación Arequita](https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-ambiente/sites/ministerio-ambiente/files/documentos/publicaciones/Proyecto%20de%20selecci%C3%B3n%20y%20delimitaci%C3%B3n%20Arequita.pdf). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Ministerio de Turismo – Fampress con destino Paysandú](https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-turismo/comunicacion/noticias/fampress-destino-paysandu). Published: 2021-10-06 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Observatorio Ambiental Nacional (Ministerio de Ambiente): Quebrada de los Cuervos y Sierras del Yerbal](https://www.ambiente.gub.uy/oan/snap/quebrada-de-los-cuervos-y-sierras-del-yerbal/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [PNUD/PPD: Paso Centurión](https://ppduruguay.undp.org.uy/paso-centurion/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [PNUD/PPD: Senderos en Esteros de Farrapos](https://ppduruguay.undp.org.uy/portfolio-items/senderosenesterosdefarrapos/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Presidencia – Centro de Visitantes del Queguay responde a la estrategia de descentralización](https://www.gub.uy/presidencia/comunicacion/noticias/centro-visitantes-del-queguay-responde-estrategia-descentralizacion). Published: 2018-02-28 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Presidencia – Obras del Centro de Visitantes de Montes del Queguay presentan un 70 % de avance](https://www.gub.uy/presidencia/comunicacion/noticias/obras-centro-visitantes-montes-del-queguay-presentan-grado-avance-del-70). Published: 2017-06-20 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [SePaE – Disposiciones que regulan el uso de las áreas de camping del PN Santa Teresa (PDF)](https://www.serviciodeparquesdelejercito.com.uy/reglamento-areas-de-camping.html). Published: 2025-10-29 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Servicio de Parques del Ejército – Alojamientos (tarifas 2025-2026)](https://www.serviciodeparquesdelejercito.com.uy/alojamientos.html). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Servicio de Parques del Ejército – Inicio (PN Santa Teresa)](https://www.serviciodeparquesdelejercito.com.uy/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [SNAP: Esteros de Farrapos](https://www.ambiente.gub.uy/oan/snap/esteros-de-farrapos-e-islas-del-rio-uruguay/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [SNAP: Montes del Queguay](https://www.ambiente.gub.uy/oan/snap/montes-del-queguay/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [SNAP: Paso Centurión y Sierra de Ríos](https://www.ambiente.gub.uy/oan/snap/paso-centurion-y-sierra-de-rios/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [SNAP: Valle del Lunarejo](https://www.ambiente.gub.uy/oan/snap/valle-del-lunarejo/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Tacuarembó Turismo: itinerarios de 3 días](https://www.tacuaremboturismo.gub.uy/itinerarios-3-dias/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [TR – Aguas Dulces (destino)](https://turismorocha.gub.uy/destinos/aguas-dulces). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [TR – Camping, hostel y cabañas en el Parque Nacional de Santa Teresa (ficha de alojamiento)](https://turismorocha.gub.uy/destinos/santa-teresa/campings/parque-nacional-de-santa-teresa). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [TR – Faro de Cabo Polonio](https://turismorocha.gub.uy/atractivos/faros/faro-de-cabo-polonio). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [TR – Parque Nacional Santa Teresa (aire libre)](https://turismorocha.gub.uy/atractivos/aire-libre/parque-nacional-santa-teresa). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Turismo Lavalleja — Camping Arequita (captura 2025-07-09)](https://web.archive.org/web/20250709215909/https://lavalleja.uy/camping-arequita/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Turismo Lavalleja — Cerro Arequita (captura 2026-05-11)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260511092757/https://lavalleja.uy/bienestar-y-espiritualidad/cerro-arequita/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Turismo Lavalleja — Salto del Penitente (captura 2026-07-19)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260719204701/https://lavalleja.uy/bienestar-y-espiritualidad/salto-del-penitente/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Turismo Rocha — Caminata al Cerro de la Buena Vista desde Barra de Valizas](https://turismorocha.gub.uy/atractivos/aventuras/caminata-al-cerro-de-la-buena-vista-desde-barra-de-valizas). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Turismo Rocha — Cerro de la Buena Vista](https://turismorocha.gub.uy/atractivos/naturaleza/cerro-de-la-buena-vista). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [Turismo Rocha: Parque Nacional Santa Teresa](https://turismorocha.gub.uy/en/attractions/outdoor/santa-teresa-national-park-outdoor-activities-lodging-and-beaches-in-rocha-uruguay). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Uruguay Natural: Esteros de Farrapos](https://uruguaynatural.com/index.php/que-hacer/campo-y-naturaleza/ecoturismo/item/327-disfrutar-de-la-naturaleza-de-los-esteros-de-farrapos). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Uruguay Natural: Quebrada de los Cuervos](https://uruguaynatural.com/index.php/lugares-para-ir/region-este/areas-protegidas/quebrada-de-los-cuervos). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22

### Operator (13 sources)

- [El Gavilán — Aventuras en el Valle del Lunarejo (sitio del operador)](https://aventuralunarejo.uy/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [El Gavilán — Camping](https://aventuralunarejo.uy/camping-en-el-gavilan/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [El Gavilán — Cascadas del Indio y Cascada Grande](https://aventuralunarejo.uy/product/cascadas-del-indio-y-cascada-grande/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [El Gavilán — Quebrada del Gavilán (ficha de la salida)](https://aventuralunarejo.uy/product/quebrada-del-gavilan/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Parque Salto del Penitente — Actividades](https://saltodelpenitente.com/es/actividades/). Published: 2024-05-30 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Parque Salto del Penitente — Alojamiento](https://saltodelpenitente.com/es/alojamiento/). Published: 2022-02-16 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Parque Salto del Penitente — Antes de ir](https://saltodelpenitente.com/es/antes-de-ir/). Published: 2025-07-17 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Parque Salto del Penitente — Contacto (mapa embebido)](https://saltodelpenitente.com/es/contacto/). Published: 2021-03-19 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Paseo Sierra de las Ánimas — Consejos](https://www.sierradelasanimas.com/consejos.htm). Published: 2024-02-07 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Paseo Sierra de las Ánimas — Datos](https://www.sierradelasanimas.com/datos.htm). Published: 2024-02-07 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Paseo Sierra de las Ánimas — Info](https://www.sierradelasanimas.com/infoanimas.htm). Published: 2024-02-07 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Paseo Sierra de las Ánimas — Inicio](https://www.sierradelasanimas.com/). Published: 2024-02-07 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Paseo Sierra de las Ánimas: Info](http://www.sierradelasanimas.com/infoanimas.htm). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22

### Directory (12 sources)

- [Adventure Club Uruguay — Escalada y rappel en Punta Ballena](https://adventureuruguay.com/escalada-en-roca-y-rappel-20mts-punta-ballena/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Asociación Uruguaya de Escalada — Dónde escalar en Uruguay](https://aude.com.uy/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [CampingUruguay.info – Camping Conchillas (Puerto Inglés)](https://campinguruguay.info/colonia/conchillas/camping-conchillas/). Published: 2023-06-30 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [CampingUruguay.info – Camping Copyc (Puerto Inglés)](https://campinguruguay.info/colonia/conchillas/camping-copyc/). Published: 2023-06-30 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [CampingUruguay.info – Camping La Agraciada](https://campinguruguay.info/soriano/camping-la-agraciada/). Published: 2023-08-08 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [CampingUruguay.info – Camping Lago Andresito (Flores)](https://campinguruguay.info/flores/camping-lago-andresito/). Published: 2023-07-17 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [CampingUruguay.info – Camping Parador Chico](https://campinguruguay.info/san-jose/kiyu/camping-parador-chico/). Published: 2023-06-22 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [campinguruguay.info — Camping El Caudillo](https://campinguruguay.info/rivera/valle-del-lunarejo/camping-el-caudillo/). Published: 2023-08-19 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [campinguruguay.info — Camping El Chajá](https://campinguruguay.info/rivera/frontera/camping-el-chaja/). Published: 2023-08-19 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [CampingUruguay.info: Otros lugares para acampar en 33 (Paso de los Carros)](https://campinguruguay.info/treinta-y-tres/otros-lugares-para-acampar-en-treinta-y-tres/). Published: 2023-07-28 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [CU – Camping Aguas Dulces](https://campinguruguay.info/rocha/aguas-dulces/camping-aguas-dulces/). Published: 2023-06-06 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Fundación La Muralla — Parque Rodó](http://www.lamuralla.com.uy/web/actividades_parque_rodo.php). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25

### Guide (24 sources)

- [adonde.uy: Lugares de Flores](https://adonde.uy/app/guia/home/filter_listings/13). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Búsqueda/Galería — La escalada deportiva o el desafío de ir siempre hacia arriba](https://www.busqueda.com.uy/actualidad/la-escalada-deportiva-o-el-desafio-ir-siempre-arriba-venciendo-los-muros-n5402194). Published: 2025-07-21 · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Casas en el Este — Cerro Pan de Azúcar](https://www.casaseneleste.com/paseos/cerro-pan-de-azucar.html). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [El Observador — Nuevo protocolo de ascenso al Cerro Pan de Azúcar](https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nacional/nuevo-protocolo-ascenso-al-cerro-pan-azucar-que-cambia-y-que-exige-n5986578). Published: 2025-02-24 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [El Observador: tarifas 2023-2024 de Santa Teresa](https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/vacaciones-desde-210-opciones-y-precios-para-veranear-en-santa-teresa-2023101615350). Published: 2023-10-16 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Guía Turista Uruguay — Cerro Arequita: entrada y horarios](https://www.guiaturista.com.uy/lavalleja/cerro-arequita-entrada-horarios-consejos-antes-subir-n5538). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Lavalleja.uy: Cerro Arequita](https://lavalleja.uy/bienestar-y-espiritualidad/cerro-arequita/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Maldonado Online — Escalada, rappel y trekking en Las Grutas de Punta Ballena](https://maldonadoonline.uy/evento/las-grutas/). Published: 2024-04-14 · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Medios Públicos: cómo visitar Paso Centurión](https://mediospublicos.uy/como-visitar-paso-centurion-una-de-las-zonas-de-mayor-biodiversidad-del-pais/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Montevideo Portal — Designación del Cerro Arequita como área protegida](https://www.montevideo.com.uy/Noticias/Lacalle-Pou-designo-la-primera-area-protegida-en-Lavalleja-mira-de-cual-se-trata-uc906656). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Montevideo Portal: visita a Montes del Queguay](https://www.montevideo.com.uy/Ciencia-y-Tecnologia/Tras-los-ultimos-refugios-del-puma-en-Uruguay-una-visita-al-area-protegida-Montes-del-Queguay-uc677424). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Patrimonio Uruguay: Quebrada de los Cuervos](https://patrimoniouruguay.net/patrimonio-natural/quebrada-de-los-cuervos/). Published: 2026-08-31 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Playa Kiyú – Campings](https://playakiyu.uy/alojamientos-campings/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Portal del Cabo: Potrerillo de Santa Teresa](https://www.portaldelcabo.com.uy/en/servicios/outdoor-activities/potrerillo-de-santa-teresa). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Primera Página — Senderismo en el Cerro Arequita](https://primerapagina.com.uy/destacada/senderismo-en-el-cerro-arequita/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Primera Página: Salto del Penitente](https://primerapagina.com.uy/turismo/salto-del-penitente-un-paraiso-natural-encantador/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [RELCOM — Parque Municipal Grutas de Salamanca](https://www.relcomlatinoamerica.net/aicoms/salamanca/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Soriano Turismo – Camping en Soriano](https://www.sorianoturismo.com/camping-en-soriano/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Todo Uruguay — Grutas de Salamanca](https://www.todouruguay.net/grutas-de-salamanca/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Todo Uruguay — Misterio y naturaleza en las grutas del Cerro Arequita](https://www.todouruguay.net/misterio-y-naturaleza-en-las-grutas-del-cerro-arequita/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Todo Uruguay — Sierras de Mahoma](https://www.todouruguay.net/sierras-de-mahoma/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Todo Uruguay: Salto del Penitente](https://www.todouruguay.net/salto-del-penitente/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Viaje a Uruguay: Esteros de Farrapos](https://sitioanterior.viajeauruguay.com/san-javier/visitas-guiadas-por-esteros-de-farrapos-e-islas-del-rio-uruguay.php). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Wikipedia – Conchillas](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conchillas). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22

### Community (56 sources)

- [27 Crags — Uruguay](https://27crags.com/countries/uruguay). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [AllTrails: Cerro Arequita](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/uruguay/lavalleja/cerro-arequita). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [ClimbingAway — Las Canteras del Parque Rodó](https://climbingaway.fr/es/escuela-escalada/las-canteras-del-parque-rodo). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [iOverlander – ficha 13257 "puerto ingles" (requiere iniciar sesión; contenido visto en el extracto del buscador)](https://app.ioverlander.com/places/13257-puerto-ingles). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – área "Camping Municipal" (Santa Lucía)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/111557816). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – área tourism=camp_site en Playa de la Agraciada](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/317964987). Published: 2014-12-19 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – Camping Municipal, Costanera El Remanso (Puerto Inglés)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12526535301). Published: 2025-01-23 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – node 4517225298 (Zona de camping, Kiyú)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4517225298). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – node 4518863147 (restaurante Chico, Kiyú)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4518863147). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – node 4530253097 (Lago de Andresito, camp_site)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4530253097). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – node 5065032565 (mirador sin nombre junto a Grutas del Palacio)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5065032565). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – Playa de la Agraciada (natural=beach)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/6644285). Published: 2025-12-15 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – relación "Parque de Punta Espinillo"](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/3013044). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – relación administrativa "La Tuna"](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2529708). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – relación administrativa "Santa Lucía" (Canelones)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2592498). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap – way 196852464 (calle Mainumbí, Kiyú - Ordeig)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/196852464). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap — Barra del Chuy / Puimayen](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1103855343). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [OpenStreetMap — Camping Arequita](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1870880404). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap — Camping Laguna de los Cuervos](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6416153797). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [OpenStreetMap — Camping Municipal Parque Gral. Rivera (Melo)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/19399842). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [OpenStreetMap — Camping Termas del Arapey](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/518408749). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [OpenStreetMap — El Caudillo (camp_site)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5727950663). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap — Sendero El Gavilán](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5728200441). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap — Sendero Las Ánimas](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1252637163). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap: node 12861015443 (Paso de Aguiar)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12861015443). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap: node 4974003922 (Paso de los Carros, locality)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4974003922). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OpenStreetMap: way 234338254 (puente Ruta 26)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/234338254). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OSM – camp_site sin nombre en Aguas Dulces (node 2556369217)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2556369217). Published: 2013-11-29 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [OSM – Camping del Parque de Santa Teresa (way 146689454)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/146689454). Published: 2021-04-23 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Showcaves — Grutas de Salamanca](https://showcaves.com/english/other/caves/Salamanca.html). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [theCrag — Canteras del Parque Rodó](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/montevideo/area/400891623). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [theCrag — Cerro Arequita](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/area/5788892457). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [theCrag — Cerro El Guardián](https://www.thecrag.com/es/escalar/uraguay/area/10769229828). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [theCrag — Cerro El Minuano](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/area/10775799258). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [theCrag — Cerro Pan de Azúcar](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/area/10775798595). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [theCrag — Grutas de Salamanca](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/area/10555217358). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [theCrag — José Ignacio](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/area/13181700420). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [theCrag — Maldonado](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/area/10775307948). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [theCrag — Punta Ballena](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/area/6226459617). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [theCrag — Sierras de Mahoma](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/area/728590983). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [theCrag — Un suspiro (ficha de vía con coordenadas)](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/montevideo/route/10822550598). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [theCrag — Valizas](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/area/10775802144). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [theCrag — vía Mauro me voy a caer (Arequita)](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/route/10806809103). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [theCrag — vía Tala (El Guardián)](https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/uraguay/route/10773116250). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [Tripadvisor — Cerro Arequita](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1933338-d8321804-Reviews-Cerro_Arequita-Minas_Lavalleja_Department.html). Published: 2024-09 · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Tripadvisor — Sierras de Mahoma](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1898562-d7102186-Reviews-Sierras_de_Mahoma-San_Jose_de_Mayo_San_Jose_Department.html). Published: 2014-04 · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Tripadvisor: Parque Salto del Penitente](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1933338-d3228268-Reviews-Parque_Salto_Del_Penitente-Minas_Lavalleja_Department.html). Published: 2025-09-21 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Wikiloc: Quebrada de Los Cuervos](https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-senderismo/quebrada-de-los-cuervos-treinta-y-tres-uruguay-6891891). Published: 2014-05-20 · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Wikipedia — Cerro Arequita](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerro_Arequita). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [Wikipedia — Cerro Pan de Azúcar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerro_Pan_de_Az%C3%BAcar). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [Wikipedia — Parque nacional Cabo Polonio](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque_nacional_Cabo_Polonio). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Wikipedia — Sierras de Mahoma](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierras_de_Mahoma). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Wikipedia (es) — Salto del Penitente](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salto_del_Penitente). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Wikipedia: Cerro Batoví](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerro_Batov%C3%AD). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Wikivoyage: Esteros de Farrapos](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Esteros_de_Farrapos). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Wikivoyage: Quebrada de los Cuervos](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Quebrada_de_los_Cuervos). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22

### Blog (6 sources)

- [Arequita Vertical — Área protegida Parque Nacional Arequita](https://www.arequitavertical.com.uy/blog/3-area-protegida-parque-nacional-arequita.html). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Ciudad Malvín: Grutas de Salamanca](https://ciudadmalvin.com/grutas-de-salamanca-en-aigua-un-tesoro-escondido/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Es Parriba — ¿Dónde escalar en Uruguay? Roca](https://esparriba.com/index.php/2021/11/05/donde-escalar-en-uruguay/). Published: 2021-11-05 · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Es Parriba — Canteras del Parque Rodó: a un año de su prohibición](https://esparriba.com/index.php/2020/01/26/canteras-del-parque-rodo-a-un-ano-de-su-prohibicion/). Published: 2020-01-26 · Accessed: 2026-10-26
- [Escalar é preciso, viver não — Sierras de Mahoma, Boulder](http://escalareprecisovivernao.blogspot.com/2015/05/sierras-de-mahoma-boulder.html). Published: 2015-05-13 · Accessed: 2026-10-25
- [Mateando Rumbos — Guía Cerro Arequita 2026](https://mateandorumbos.com/guia-cerro-arequita-2026/). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-25

### Measured (4 sources)

- [Medición propia – distancia al agua de La Agraciada (46 m) sobre OSM way 447491582 (relation 1101792, water=river); método en Vacíos (Parte 2)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/447491582). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Medición propia – distancia al agua de Punta Espinillo; objeto de agua más cercano en OSM (natural=water, water=reservoir)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/962974747). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Medición propia – distancia al agua del Parador Chico (70 m) sobre OSM way 196852484 (Río de la Plata, relation 3474227); método en Vacíos (Parte 2)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/196852484). Published: no date · Accessed: 2026-10-22
- [Medición propia — distancia al agua desde El Caudillo y Mis Paisanos hasta el arroyo Lunarejo (OSM way 311295847)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/311295847). Published: 2026-10-22 · Accessed: 2026-10-22

## Known gaps

- No official source publishes trail elevation gain, and almost none publishes distance, time or difficulty.
- Of 100 campsites, 51 have exact coordinates, 48 approximate and 1 none.
- There are few freely licensed photos of campsites with no services.
- Several official sites did not respond during the research.
- In 12 departments we found no departmental rule on camping or fire.
- 143 of 185 places have no sources loaded in their page yet.

## Found an error?

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