Treinta y Tres Uruguay

Treinta y Tres Uruguay is one of the many departments, or provinces, in Uruguay. Residents of Treinta y Tres, Uruguay are very proud that their region was named for 33 Uruguay patriots who lived during the 1800s. The capital city bears the same name as this eastern province.

The name, Treinta y Tres Uruguay honors the 33 men who were fighting for this South American Countries national independence. These patriotic people were once exiled to Argentina but in April of 1825 they came ashore secretly to continue their fight for the country's freedom.

Today you can discover 19 de Abril Square which is the town's official monument to these 33 brave men. The square was named for the date on which these eastern exiles landed on Uruguay soil and joined the Nation's war for Independence.

19 de Abril Square is one of the main tourist attractions in Treinta y Tres Uruguay, and it is held in high honor by all the people of Uruguay. The monument was constructed from marble and it features a tall spire that extends toward the sky.

On this pole the word "Freedom" is inscribed and the names of the 33 patriotic fighters are carved into the monument's main body.

There are approximately 50,000 full time residents now living in Treinta y Tres, Uruguay. The province is the home of many young families with the average age being 30. The average income is approximately 3,500 Uruguayan pesos per month which includes those city dwellers with steady jobs as well as the more rural, farming families.

Within Treinta y Tres are several towns including Santa Clara de Olimar, Vergara, Cerro Chato and La Charqueada. The larges tcity is Treienta y Tres Uruguay and the next largest in size of population is Ejido de Treinta y Tres.

The former Vice President of Uruguay, Luis Antonio Hierro Lopez and the former Minister of State, Luis Hierro Gambardella were both born in the Treinta y Tres, Uruguay province.

The capital city was built on the shoreline of the Olimar River and today many people come to enjoy the natural beauty of this region. The government was very forward thinking during the developmental stages of this Uruguay department and as a result the banks of the Olimar River retain much of the original flora and fauna. City tour guides can escort you on an enjoyable learning experience where you are able to walk along the Olimar River banks and discover many unusual shrubs, flowers and even view some of the smaller native wildlife species.

When you visit Treinta y Tres, Uruguay you can also visit the city's main street which bears the name of Juan Antonio Lavalleja, who is a national Uruguay hero.

Shops and restaurants line this wide avenue and many people congregate here in the afternoons and during the weekends.

Vistors to this Uruguay capital city can also explore the Olimar River National Park, or explore nearby Merin Lagoon, Quebrada de los Cuervos, Cerro Chato Lagoon or Quebrada de la Teja. Burial site of Aparicio Saravia is in the town of Santa Clara de Olimar.