Visit San José Department

The San Jose Department of Uruguay is a great place to explore! Located in the heart of Uruguay, San Jose offers a variety of landscapes for visitors to enjoy. A popular tourist destination is the city of Santa Lucia del Este, known for its picturesque lake and river views. The area is also home to several interesting historical sites, like Salto Grande Dam which was constructed over 100 years ago on the Uruguay River. In addition, there are plenty of outdoor activities available such as hiking and bird watching in San Jose's national parks and reserves.

Visitors looking to explore the cultural side of San Jose should stop into one of its many museums or galleries such as Museo Historico y Cultural de la Paz or Museo Carlos Reyles. For those looking to relax and take in some local music and artistry there are several festivals throughout the year including Festival Folklorico de Artigas which happens every August in Artigas City. Lastly, no trip to San Jose would be complete without a visit to Estacion Minas where an old railway station has been transformed into an art gallery displaying local talent!