Roca Buen Viaje
Roca Buen Viaje is a reef in Montevideo Department, Uruguay. Roca Buen Viaje is situated nearby to the suburb Punta Carretas, as well as near the locality Pocitos Nuevo.Places of Interest
Highlights include Estadio Pocitos and Punta Brava Lighthouse.
Estadio Pocitos
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Estadio Pocitos was a multi-use stadium located in the Pocitos district of Montevideo, Uruguay. The stadium, owned by C.A. Peñarol, was mainly used for football matches from 1921 to 1933. Estadio Pocitos is situated 4 km northwest of Roca Buen Viaje.
Punta Brava Lighthouse
Scenic viewpoint
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Punta Brava Lighthouse, also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay. It was erected in 1876. The lighthouse has a height of 21 metres and its light reaches 15 nautical miles away, with a flash every ten seconds. Punta Brava Lighthouse is situated 2½ km west of Roca Buen Viaje.
Naval Museum of Uruguay
Museum
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The Naval Museum of Uruguay is located in the Rambla de Gaulle s/n, Pocitos neighbourhood, Montevideo, Uruguay. It hosts a number of historical cannons, as well as models, photographs and memorabilia of the Uruguayan Navy. Naval Museum of Uruguay is situated 2½ km north of Roca Buen Viaje.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Punta Carretas and Pocitos.
Punta Carretas
Suburb
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Punta Carretas is a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. Politically located in the Municipality CH, it is an affluent neighborhood, with a high population density and a large number of high-rise apartment buildings. Punta Carretas is situated 3 km northwest of Roca Buen Viaje.
Pocitos
Suburb
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Pocitos is an upscale seaside barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay. It borders Buceo to the east, Parque Batlle to the north, Tres Cruces, Cordón and Parque Rodó to the west and Punta Carretas to the south. Pocitos is situated 3 km northwest of Roca Buen Viaje.
Barrio Jardín
Neighborhood
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Barrio Jardín is a small neighbourhood of Montevideo, Uruguay, which is part of Barrio Parque Rodó. It was formerly known as "Parque del Pueblo". It is delimited by España Boulevard to its north, 21 de Setiembre Avenue to its south and west, and Artigas Boulevard to its east. Barrio Jardín is situated 3½ km northwest of Roca Buen Viaje.
Roca Buen Viaje
- Type: Reef
- Also known as: “Buen Viaje Reef”, “Piedras del Buen Viaje”, and “Rocas Buen Viaje”
- Category: landform
- Location: Montevideo Department, Uruguay, South America
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Latitude
-34.93333° or 34° 56′ southLongitude
-56.13333° or 56° 8′ westOpen location code
48Q53V88+MMGeoNames ID
3443515
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