Islas López
Islas López is an island in Colonia Department, Uruguay. Islas López is situated nearby to the suburb Real de San Carlos.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Isla San Gabriel and Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos.
Isla San Gabriel
Islet
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0.
San Gabriel Island is a small island belonging to Uruguay, located on the Río de la Plata near the city of Colonia del Sacramento. It was named by explorer Sebastian Cabot in 1527. San Gabriel and nearby Farallón have been declared National Monument. Isla San Gabriel is situated 2½ km south of Islas López.
Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0.
Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos is a former bullring in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Built in 1909 it was shortly closed after prohibition of bull fighting in 1912. Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos is situated 2½ km northeast of Islas López.
Tile Space
Museum
Photo: Fulviusbsas, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tile Space is a museum, which is situated 4 km southeast of Islas López.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Colonia and Laguna de los Patos.
Colonia
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
Colonia del Sacramento is in southwestern Uruguay, across from Buenos Aires on the northern shore of the Rio de la Plata. Founded in 1680 as a Portuguese colony, Colonia's historic district is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, full of cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings.
Laguna de los Patos
Hamlet
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0.
Laguna de los Patos is a hamlet, which is situated 9 km east of Islas López.
Islas López
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Islas de López” and “Islas Lopez”
- Category: landform
- Location: Colonia Department, Uruguay, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-34.45° or 34° 27′ southLongitude
-57.88727° or 57° 53′ 14″ westElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
48Q4G4X7+X3GeoNames ID
3441967
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Satellite Map
Discover Islas López from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Real de San Carlos and El General.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Isla López del Este and Isla López del Oeste.
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