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City in Artigas, Uruguay
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Bella Unión is more or less at the northwestern tip of Uruguay. Located on the Uruguay River in the northern interior of the country, it is close to the tripoint where Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina meet.
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The main square, with trees, benches, and the obligatory statue of Artigas as in every other city in Uruguay. The park, which is centrally located in the city, has free, poorly maintained public toilets (underground behind the Artigas statue) and a couple of small restaurants.
Riverside park to the west of the city, dotted with eucalyptus trees, brightly colored benches, and white barbecue grills. Includes a small playground for children with swings and seesaws.
A small park conveniently located near one of the duty-free shops, with its own colorful benches and lovely pink blossoms at the end of winter.
A private museum with an archaeological collection from Uruguay's indigenous history.
Memorial de los asesinados y detenidos desaparecidos oriundos de Bella Unión
Piece of public art memorializing bellaunionenses who were disappeared during the dictatorship in the 1970s.
Typical inexpensive Uruguayan fare: milanesas, chivitos, pizza, pasta, and so on. Casual vibe, pop art paintings, and both indoor and outdoor seating.
From Argentina
Bella Unión is across the Uruguay River from Monte Caseros. There is no bridge, but boats are available multiple times a day on weekdays. It's about a 10-minute boat ride across the river.
From Brazil
Bella Unión is close to Barra do Quaraí, just across the border in Brazil. There is a bridge.
The main part of the city, including most of the duty-free shops, is small enough to walk around pretty easily.
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