Islote de la Luz
Islote de la Luz is an island in Montevideo Department, Uruguay. Islote de la Luz is situated nearby to the suburb Carrasco, as well as near Punta Gorda.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Island
- Description: island in Uruguay
- Also known as: “Isla de La Luz”, “Isleta Luz”, “Luz Island”, “Piedra de la Mulata”, and “Roca de los Pájaros”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Stella Maris Church and Montevideo Uruguay Temple.
Stella Maris Church
Church
The Stella Maris Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay. The edifice was built in 1918, designed by architect Rafael Ruano. Stella Maris Church is situated 3 km north of Islote de la Luz.
Montevideo Uruguay Temple
Church
Photo: Alex Kolkena, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Montevideo Uruguay Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Montevideo, Uruguay. The intent to build the temple was announced in a letter to local church leaders by the First Presidency on November 2, 1998. Montevideo Uruguay Temple is situated 4 km northwest of Islote de la Luz.
Escuela 81 Mahatma Gandhi
School
Photo: Fisicamartin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Escuela 81 Mahatma Gandhi is a school, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Islote de la Luz.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Carrasco and Punta Gorda.
Carrasco
Suburb
Photo: Hoverfish, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Carrasco is a barrio in Montevideo, Uruguay. Located on the city's southeast coast, the barrio was originally an elegant seaside resort. It eventually became the city's most exclusive suburb and is regarded as one of the city's most expensive neighbourhoods. Carrasco is situated 3½ km north of Islote de la Luz.
Punta Gorda
Suburb
Photo: Hoverfish, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Punta Gorda is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. It takes its name from the promontory of Punta Gorda. Punta Gorda is situated 4 km northwest of Islote de la Luz.
Carrasco Norte
Suburb
Carrasco Norte is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. Carrasco Norte is situated 5 km north of Islote de la Luz.
Islote de la Luz
- Category: landform
- Location: Montevideo Department, Uruguay, South America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Islote de la Luz” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Islote de la Luz”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Lavaderos and Malvín.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bajo Forest King and Punta Mansa.
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