Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Lavalleja, Minas, Ombú-Forest

Camping de los cuervos


We were quite motivated by our friends in Piriapolis to abandon our campo for two days and to join them there. Not only Piriapolis is worth seeing, we also went  to see mystical and really magical places such as the camping "Laguna de los Cuervos". This place is absolutely fascinating. I'm happy that I know the place. It won't be the last time I have been there.

https://www.lagunadeloscuervos.com.uy/

Ombú-Forest, Lavalleja


There are only two Ombú florests in Uruguay — one in Lavalleja and one in Rocha. They reach a height of about 50 feet, and they can live as long as 500 years.



Walking in the Ombú florest - what a mystical experience

A lot of people think that there are some mystical powers in the Ombú florest.

Phytolacca dioica, botanical name

In Uruguay it's also called "Arbol Gaucho".

What the heck are you doing here doggie?

 Cerro Arequita in the background

Minas, capital of Lavalleja



Main square of Minas

Cathedral Nuestra Señora Inmaculada Concepción

Minas, Lavalleja

Yummy - you can't skip the delicious ice cream here.









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