{"id":7636,"date":"2025-12-10T09:18:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/es\/places\/\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:30:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:30:52","slug":"soriano-cuna-de-la-nacionalidad-y-cruce-de-rios-%f0%9f%8c%85","status":"publish","type":"places","link":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/places\/soriano-cuna-de-la-nacionalidad-y-cruce-de-rios-%f0%9f%8c%85\/","title":{"rendered":"Soriano: Cradle of Nationhood and River Crossroads \ud83c\udf05"},"author":2,"template":"","place-categories":[187,106],"class_list":["post-7636","places","type-places","status-publish","hentry","place-categories-region-litoral-sur","place-categories-soriano"],"acf":[],"primary_title":"

Soriano: Cuna de la Nacionalidad y Cruce de R\u00edos <\/b><\/span>\ud83c\udf05<\/p>","short_description":"

Soriano<\/b>, located on the western coast of Uruguay, is known as the \u201cCradle of Nationhood\u201d<\/b> (Cuna de la Nacionalidad<\/i>) because of the Grito de Asencio in 1811, a foundational event in the country\u2019s independence process. This department stands out for its rich history, its active river life on the R\u00edo Negro<\/b> and R\u00edo Uruguay<\/b>, and its strong agricultural tradition.<\/p>\r\n

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Its capital, Mercedes<\/b>, combines the tranquility of a riverside city with a notable architectural and cultural heritage, while the rest of the department offers countryside landscapes and freshwater resorts ideal for relaxation and nature tourism.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Don't Miss!<\/h3>\r\n

Historical Heritage in Mercedes<\/b><\/h4>\r\n

The departmental capital is an excellent starting point to immerse yourself in history:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    Basilica Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Huerto y San Ram\u00f3n (National Historical Monument):<\/b> The city's symbolic, imposing neoclassical temple.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Paleontological Museum \"Alejandro Berro\":<\/b> Known for its valuable collection of megafauna fossils that once inhabited the region.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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    Teatro 28 de Febrero:<\/b> An architectural jewel inaugurated in 1901 and the main cultural center in Mercedes.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    The Grito de Asencio and National History<\/b><\/h4>\r\n

    Soriano is the place where the Oriental Revolution was forged.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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      Asencio Historical Site and Monument:<\/b> Located a few kilometers from Mercedes, it commemorates the military uprising of February 28, 1811, marking the beginning of the fight for independence.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

      Fluvial Nature and Ecotourism<\/b><\/h4>\r\n

      The department is surrounded by waterways offering diverse recreational opportunities:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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        Parque Brisas del Hum:<\/b> Situated at the confluence of the R\u00edo Negro and R\u00edo Uruguay, it is a popular destination for camping, fishing, and water sports.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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        Fluvial Beaches:<\/b> Mercedes features beaches along the R\u00edo Negro, such as Playa Los Arrayanes<\/b>, highly visited in the summer.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

        Charming Towns<\/b><\/h4>\r\n

        Discover the towns steeped in history and tradition in Soriano:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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          Villa Soriano:<\/b> Considered the oldest town in Uruguay<\/b> (founded in 1624), it preserves its colonial layout and is a valuable historical heritage site.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t

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          Dolores:<\/b> Known as the \"Capital del Granito\" (Granite Capital), it is an important agro-industrial center with a beautiful coastal promenade along the R\u00edo San Salvador.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

          Soriano Flavors<\/b><\/h4>\r\n

          The gastronomy is characterized by rural production and proximity to the river. Visitors can find excellent meats, dairy products, and typical freshwater fish dishes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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          Soriano invites you to explore the nation's history, enjoy the tranquility of its rivers, and discover the authenticity of its towns.<\/p>\r\n

          Visit Soriano and discover the Cradle of Uruguayan Nationhood!<\/b><\/p>","primary_image":"[{\"id\":3046,\"url\":\"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Soriano-900x538-1.jpg\"}]","secondary_image":"[{\"id\":6957,\"url\":\"http:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Villa-Soriano-scaled.jpg\"}]","gallery_images":"[]","enable_map":"1","coord_lat":"","coord_lng":"","locations":"-33.2486338,-58.01876069999999","department":"Soriano","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/places\/7636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/places"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/places"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"place-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uruguaynatural.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/place-categories?post=7636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}