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History of Pan de Azucar

The history of Pan de Azúcar dates back to the 18th century, when the area was inhabited by indigenous Charrúas. The city owes its name to the hill of the same name located on its territory, the shape of which is reminiscent of a sugar loaf.

In 1804, the territory where Pan de Azúcar is located today was acquired by the Spanish Juan Francisco Giró. Subsequently, the land changed hands several times and was divided into parcels for agricultural exploitation.

In the mid-19th century, the Uruguayan government established a post office in Pan de Azúcar, which boosted the development of the city. Various shops and public services were also established, such as the police and the primary school.

During the 20th century, Pan de Azúcar continued to grow thanks to tourism, especially after the construction of the Interbalnearia Route in the 1960s. In recent decades, the city has experienced significant population growth and has become a tourist destination popular, especially in summer.

Today, Pan de Azúcar is a quiet and picturesque city that has a wide tourist offer, such as beautiful beaches, the homonymous hill that offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, the Pan de Azúcar Nature Reserve, the Grutas del Palace, among others. The city is also famous for its gastronomy, especially its fish and shellfish dishes.

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Places to visit in Pan de Azucar

Camino de las Ánimas (Camino de Charles Darwin)

Pasa por Nueva Carrara, antigua cantera de mármol y Pueblo Gerona (km.

Iglesia nuestra Señora de los Dolores

Ubicada frente a la Plaza

La Calera del Rey

Ruta 60 - Sitio Histórico

Molino Montanelli Schiavonne

Construcción de fines del siglo XIX actualmente en funcionamiento

Tahoma de Miguel Cardone

Ruinas de un viejo molino de agua

Tourism notes in Pan de Azucar

La tranquilidad de la Laguna del Sauce en Pan de Azúcar

Pan de Azúcar es una pequeña localidad ubicada en el departamento de Maldonado. Esta pintoresca ciudad es famosa por su naturaleza y paisajes únicos, lo que la convierte en un destino turístico popular para aquellos que buscan desconectarse de la rutina y disfrutar de un ambiente tranquilo. Una de las principales atracci...
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