San Javier
Uruguay · Departamento de R�o NegroUY
Town in Río Negro Department, Uruguay
San Javier (Сан-Хавьер) is a town situated on the east bank of the river Río Uruguay in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay. It was founded in 1913 by a Russian group of settlers, members of the New Israel religious sect, who migrated under the influence of the then spiritual leader Vasily Lubkov, from the Voronezh region of Russia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,781
- Coordinates
- -32.665, -58.133
- Timezone
- America/Montevideo
- Elevation
- 23 m
Overview of San Javier
San Javier is the kind of small settlement you find in Departamento de R�o Negro, Uruguay. Records put its population near 1,781. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: water sports. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in San Javier
Water Sports in San Javier
(1)Looking for water sports? San Javier has Canoeing. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows San Javier's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Departamento de R�o Negro plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Montevideo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near San Javier that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Javier known for?
- Travellers associate San Javier with water sports. It sits in Departamento de R�o Negro, Uruguay and counts about 1,781 residents.
- What can you do in San Javier?
- San Javier is tagged with Canoeing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is San Javier located?
- San Javier belongs to Departamento de R�o Negro, Uruguay, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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