Visiting Valle Eden: the birthplace of Carlos Gardel

From the city of Tacuarembó it is arrived by Route 26 at the height of the kilometer 208.   The zone of Valle Edén  has singular points of tourist attraction like the Cerro Cementerio (located two kilometers before the town), the old pulpería where the “Mago” Carlos Gardel frequented that today works as thematic museum  and the pedestrian hanging bridge on the Jabonería creek.
Another attraction of this valley is the train station. The site, well preserved, still shows the water tank that was formerly used to supply the locomotives. Set of filming of several movies, among them The last train (Heart of fire) attracted to Tacuarembó actors of the height of Héctor Alterio, Federico Luppi, Pepe Soriano, Gastón Pauls, Jorge Bolani, among others.

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Posada Valle Eden – Former Pulperia de Lopez

Built in stone and mud in the seventeenth century, it is a picturesque vestige of the old “pulperías” where all kinds of articles were sold. Today it is used as lodging for visitors.

Cave of the Goat

Less than a kilometer from the Posada and the Museum, begins the ascent to the Cueva del Chivo, at the top of which, in addition to a wonderful view, there is a waterfall and behind it a small cave. It is quite easy to climb, as it is not very high and offers no major difficulties.

The kettles

The rock formation born by water erosion is located about 6 kilometers east of the Valle Eden Train Station. The stones seem to be carved, they change the course of the water and generate curious concave forms.

Pozo Hondo

Located between Valle Eden and Tambores, it is one of the most hidden and surprising places in Uruguay. It is a waterfall of 15 meters, caused by rain and by the slopes with which the lagoon is formed.  Inside the crevice, the waters are deep and icy, but the current is gentle and very enjoyable.

Museo Carlos Gardel

In Tacuarembó there is no doubt: Gardel is Uruguayan. It is said that the most skeptical people about the magician’s Uruguayan nationality arrive at the artist’s museum, but they leave convinced of the contrary. The museum houses documentation proving the artist’s nationality, a large collection of photos, including those of his films and family members, and various personal objects.