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Lagoon on the Atlantic shore of Uruguay
Photo: Jovarca, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Laguna de Rocha is a protected natural area in the Atlantic Coast region of Uruguay. It is part of the Uruguayan national parks system and is an important breeding ground for aquatic bird species in South America. Birdwatchers can find over 200 species of bird nesting in the wetlands and grasslands around the lagoon.
By car
From Montevideo, drive east on Ruta Interbalnearia (Ruta 5) for 3 hours to Rocha, then head south on Ruta 9 for about 20 km to the park entrance.
Aside from roads into the park, motorized vehicles are prohibited. ATVs are not allowed in the park and boats with motors are prohibited from being on the lagoon. Local fishermen on the lagoon row or pole their boats.
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