Rivera is a department of outstanding natural and cultural richness with great heritage and a privileged geographical location. Located at the source of the Cuñapirú river, the city grew around the Cerro del Marco (Marco hill), and is separated from Santa Ana do Livramento by just one street.
The capital is named in tribute to Colonel Bernarbé Rivera, while the department owes its name to Fructuoso Rivera, the first president of Uruguay. In all cases, its history is present in different places, historic sites, squares and museums that you should get to know. A visit to the department of Rivera is a true adventure between past culture and heritage and an outstanding commercial present. In the city, tourists can find a wide range of food, hotels and the best casinos in the region. Rivera offers tourists modern duty free shops and shopping centers, whose main objective is to provide a comprehensive service, with ongoing promotions from the different international-quality companies based there. If you are looking for entertainment and fun, the excitement of slot machines and table games is another of the great attractions offered by the city. In Rivera, you can also enjoy a great variety of food, ranging from typical country cooking to the finest French cuisine.
