Rivera: Attractions and more...
Rivera is an ideal location to relax and unwind. The city offers its visitors plenty of recreational and outdoor opportunities. It is home to a number of attractions, one of the most popular one being the Park Valley of the Lunarejo. The park which lies close to Artigas is home to rich and exotic species of wildlife and vegetation.
Some of the other popular attractions are the Ruins of Cunapiru, Santa Ernestina and the Mines of Corrals. Another popular site is the Great Britain Park, which serves as a tribute to the British ambassador in Uruguay, Sir Millington Drake.
While vacationing in the city make sure to visit the Hills of Cunapiru, Of Means and Hieronymite, which guarantee spectacular views of the city. Hill Cowcatcher is an equally beautiful location.
The city of Rivera hosts a number of events and festivals, some of the most popular ones are the Week of Rivera, Carnival, and Festival of the Watermelon and Forestacion.




