The route crosses the country from south to north, linking the cities of Montevideo and Rivera and throughout its route “distills” fun for the whole family.

Departments proposed: Montevideo, Canelones and Florida.

Recommended number of days: 2 or 3 days.

Distance: 97 km
 

HIGHLIGHTS

You can start at Angel Adami International Airport, Montevideo, it is the opportunity to perform baptism flights or watch the takeoff in small aircraft a few kilometers from the intersection of Route 5 and 102, at the height of Cno Melilla and Av Lezica. Contact: Telephone 2322 8035

WINE PARADISE

Beretta Bodega & Viñedos, located a few kilometers from Route 5 and Route 102 on Camino La Renga 2443 (Melilla), offers a sensory journey through the five senses with a tasting of wines and gastronomic products, as well as a historical tour of the vineyards and the cellar. For those who wish to stay a little longer, a country barbecue is cooked with a tasting of the best wines of the house. Learn more

For those who cultivate their palate and like to experience new flavors, the Bouza winery and its restaurant at 1,300 meters from kilometer 13.5 of Route 5 is a key point to visit. The various grape varieties with a strong personality – Albariño, Chardonnay, Merlot, Tempranillo and Tannat, among others – can be tasted paired with sophisticated gourmet dishes. In addition, there is a collection of more than 100 classic family cars and a train carriage that add a plus to the tour. Learn more

Old Winery on km 20 of Route 5, Santos Lugares, Canelones

Built in 1928, it produces modern wines influenced by the shallow sandy-clay soil, which rests on a bed of pink granite rock, favoring the intensity and concentration of aroma in the grapes and wine. Combined with the warmth in the treatment and love for details, it is a unique experience. Learn more  

Moizo Family Winery at 34,200 km

Founded in 1954 with Piedmontese winemaking tradition, it maintains the artisanal wine process as its predecessors did in Italy. There you can tour the vineyards, the old case of the winery and taste the fine wines, accompanied by homemade food prepared by the family. The Tannat and Merlot take special flavor coined in bedrock, climate with thermal amplitude and luminosity. Learn more 

At km 38,200, Establecimiento Juanicó – Familia Deicas produces the renowned brand of Don Pascual wines, named after Don Pascual Harriague, a French Basque who introduced the Tannat variety in the country. Its infrastructure was declared a National Historic Monument due to its ancient buildings dating from before 1740 and is linked to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). A gourmet restaurant operates in the more than 200 hectares of the estate, where dishes are perfectly paired with the wines. Touring the vineyards, the winemaking plant and visiting the historic town founded on the basis of the production of this establishment are some of its best kept attractions. Learn more 

Bodega Marichal, access by Route 5, km 39 or Route 64, km 48.5 is the establishment of the Marichal family that has been dedicated to winemaking for four generations. There you can enjoy wine tasting with homemade empanadas or a country lunch with grilled meats and fresh salads in the original family house. Learn more 

For nature lovers, the Parque Embalse Canelón Grande at km 53,100 offers an ideal setting for a picnic or barbecue, using the barbecue grills available to the general public.

Here you can find all the tourist wineries in the country! 

ENTERTAINMENT

Florida is a land marked by history and tradition. In its land, nothing less than the birth of the homeland took place, when on August 25, 1825 in Piedra Alta took place the Declaration of Independence from the empire of Brazil and was proclaimed part of the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata. You can enjoy different activities for all tastes, from rural ranches like “El Ceibo”, historical places like Piedra Alta, religious places like the Church of the 33 and more.

At 10 minutes from Route 5, connecting with Route 76 at km 8, is the Paso Severino Recreation Center, in Florida. It has large green spaces and an area for sports, sport fishing and a playground.

Connecting with route 77, at km 14 is Cardal and everything related to rural activities with its “Milk Route” and the charm of the Fenocchi Chapel, hidden in the middle of the forest.

While 25 de Agosto, on route 77, the destination is ideal for those who wish to spend a day outdoors, enjoying natural surroundings and the privileged view of the Santa Lucía River and the abundant native flora and fauna of the environment. The destination has a very quiet camping site and the most essential services. In 2008, after the installation in the village of Michele Dubaux, a French artist who uses Leo Arti as her artistic name, the village underwent a colorful transformation. The walls of more than 40 homes were converted into original canvases where many of the stories and dreams of its inhabitants can be seen.