Shangrila
Uruguay · Departamento de CanelonesUY
Fictional location in the Himalayas
Shangri-La is a fictional place in Tibet's Kunlun Mountains, described in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon by the British author James Hilton. Hilton portrays Shangri-La as a mystical, harmonious valley, gently guided from a lamasery, enclosed in the western end of the Kunlun Mountains. In the novel, the people who live in Shangri-La are almost immortal, living hundreds of years beyond the normal lifespan and only very slowly ageing in appearance.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,195
- Coordinates
- -34.846, -55.998
- Timezone
- America/Montevideo
Overview of Shangrila
Set in Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay, Shangrila is a village. About 3,195 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Shangrila is strongest on adventure and sports. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Shangrila
Adventure in Shangrila
(3)Looking for adventure? Shangrila has Amusement Parks, Off Road Trails and Theme Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Shangrila's own activity tags.
Sports in Shangrila
(3)The sports shortlist for Shangrila: Running, Slopes and Trail Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Shangrila. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Shangrila
October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Departamento de Canelones plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Montevideo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Shangrila that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shangrila known for?
- Travellers associate Shangrila with adventure and sports. It sits in Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay and counts about 3,195 residents.
- What can you do in Shangrila?
- Shangrila is tagged with Amusement Parks, Off Road Trails, Theme Parks, Running and Slopes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Shangrila?
- October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Shangrila located?
- Shangrila belongs to Departamento de Canelones, Uruguay, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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