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Salto
small patrol boat

Extremely elderly patrol boat returned to service in the late 1990s.

The city of Salto is located on the Banks of the Río Uruguay to the north, on the border with Argentina. Its origins date back to 1756, but its growth really began in the mid-19th century, when it was already recognized as one of the most important cities in the country.

In Salto you can eat the juiciest oranges in Latin America and the freshest blueberries in the region. A major producer of wool, the main hydroelectric generating center in the country and home to renowned artists such as the writers Horacio Quiroga and Marosa di Giorgio or plastic artists such as Petrona Viera, Salto overflows with tourist attractions.

It is the countryside city with the highest number of National Historic Landmarks such as the port area, the Larrañaga Theater, the Museum of Plastic Arts, and the traditional 18 de Julio Market. The hot springs are, without a doubt, the main attraction at an international level. Three large, first class complexes and two top quality water parks arouse the interest of visitors from around the world.