Carrasco

Carrasco is a barrio in , 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.
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  • Type: Suburb
  • Description: Barrio of Montevideo (Uruguay)
  • Also known as: “Carrasco, Montevideo”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Stella Maris Church and Liceo 15 Ibiray.

Church
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The is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay. The edifice was built in 1918, designed by architect Rafael Ruano.

School
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is a school.

Hotel
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The Hotel Casino Carrasco is a historic five star hotel and casino in , . It currently operates as the Hotel Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Carrasco Norte and Punta Gorda.

Suburb
is a barrio of , .

Suburb
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is a barrio of , . It takes its name from the promontory of .

Suburb
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is a residential neighbourhood and resort of in , . Its name means "mouth of the ". is situated 3½ km northeast of Carrasco.

Carrasco

Latitude
-34.88558° or 34° 53′ 8″ south
Longitude
-56.05815° or 56° 3′ 29″ west
Elevation
11 metres (36 feet)
United Nations Location Code
UY CAO
Open location code
48Q54W7R+QP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 953470594
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
3480823
Wiki­data ID
Q1005003
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Satellite Map

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

From Catalan to Spanish—“Carrasco” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Acosta y Lara and Jardines de Carrasco.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Parque Grauert and Carrasco Lawn Tennis.

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