El Islote

El Islote is an island in , .
Photo: Braveheart, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Type: Island
  • Description: island in Uruguay
  • Also known as: “Isla de la Piedra Negra”, “Isla de los Ratones”, “Islote”, and “Piedra Negra Islote”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cabo Polonio Lighthouse.

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Braveheart, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a lighthouse located in the headland of , , , overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It was erected in 1881. is situated 2½ km west of El Islote.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cabo Polonio and Barra de Valizas.

Photo: Georgez, CC BY 3.0.
is a hamlet located in the eastern coast of in the . It is located in one of the country's SNAP areas and is notable for its natural features.

Photo: Fedaro, CC BY 2.5.
is on the . The town with its large beach is particularly popular with hippies and other alternative types.

El Islote

Latitude
-34.4026° or 34° 24′ 9″ south
Longitude
-53.74996° or 53° 44′ 60″ west
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
48Q8H7W2+X2
Geo­Names ID
3442696
Wiki­data ID
Q31913270
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Satellite Map

Discover El Islote from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“El Islote” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “El Islote”
  • Portuguese: “El Islote”
  • Spanish: “El Islote”
  • “El Islote”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Piedra Negra and Islas de Torres.

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