Ensenada de Polonio

Ensenada de Polonio is a bay in Rocha Department, Uruguay.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cabo Polonio Lighthouse.

Cabo Polonio Lighthouse

Scenic viewpoint

Cabo Polonio Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the headland of Cabo Polonio, Rocha Department, Uruguay, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It was erected in 1881.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cabo Polonio and Barra de Valizas.

Cabo Polonio

Photo: Georgez, CC BY 3.0.

Cabo Polonio is a hamlet located in the eastern coast of Uruguay in the Rocha Department. It is located in one of the country's SNAP areas and is notable for its natural features.

Barra de Valizas

Photo: Fedaro, CC BY 2.5.

Barra de Valizas is on the Atlantic Coast of Uruguay. The town with its large beach is particularly popular with hippies and other alternative types.

Ensenada de Polonio

Type: Bay
Also known as: “Ensenada del Polonio” and “Polonio Bay”
Category: body of water
Location: Rocha Department, Uruguay, South America
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Latitude

-34.40588° or 34° 24′ 21″ south

Longitude

-53.79091° or 53° 47′ 27″ west

Open location code

48Q8H6V5+JJ

GeoNames ID

3440996

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Satellite Map

Discover Ensenada de Polonio from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as La Barra and Rincón de los Olivera.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Cabo Polonio and Cabo Polonio Lighthouse.

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