Rivera
UruguayUY
Capital city in Uruguay
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a block away from it, at the north end of Route 5. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants. As of the census of 2011, it is the sixth most populated city of Uruguay.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 84,775
- Coordinates
- -30.905, -55.551
- Timezone
- America/Montevideo
- Elevation
- 223 m
Overview of Rivera
Rivera is a mid-sized city in Uruguay. Some 84,775 inhabitants call it home. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and water sports.
Things to do in Rivera
Nature in Rivera
(19)For nature, expect Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Rivera.
Culture in Rivera
(16)Rivera records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles under culture. It is a direct read of Rivera's activity profile. That is 16 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Rivera
(11)The water sports shortlist for Rivera: Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. It is a direct read of Rivera's activity profile. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Rivera
(8)Adventure lovers get Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. Everything listed here comes from what Rivera is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Rivera
(8)Rivera's nightlife entries include Casinos, Disco, Events, Festival and Music. Everything listed here comes from what Rivera is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Rivera
(8)Our data lists Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Skateboard and Slopes as sports options here. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Rivera.
Family in Rivera
(4)Rivera records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. All of it is drawn from Rivera's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Rivera
(2)Looking for wellness? Rivera has Therms and Wellness. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Rivera.
Shopping in Rivera
(1)Shopping lovers get Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Rivera is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Rivera
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Rivera is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/Montevideo.
Similar destinations
Places near Rivera that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rivera known for?
- Rivera is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Uruguay with around 84,775 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Rivera?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations in Rivera. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Rivera?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Rivera located?
- Administratively, Rivera sits in Uruguay — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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