El Islote
El Islote is an island in Rocha Department, Uruguay.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.
Cabo Polonio Lighthouse
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Braveheart, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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. Cabo Polonio Lighthouse is situated 2½ km west of El Islote.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cabo Polonio and Barra de Valizas.
Cabo Polonio
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
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.
El Islote
- Categories: islet and landform
- Location: Rocha Department, Uruguay, South America
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Satellite Map
Discover El Islote from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Spanish—“El Islote” goes by many names.
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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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