- Length: 750 km
- Swimming pool: 70,700 sq. M. km
Through the territory of Uruguay , the river Rio Negro flows - the tributary of Uruguay , which originates on the Brazilian plateaus and flows from west to east of the country. Finding the Rio Negro river on the map is very easy - it seems to divide the country into two parts: the northern one, which includes 6 departments, and the southern one (13 departments in it). And in the middle of it - and practically in the center of Uruguay - there is a reservoir of the same name on it.
It should not be confused with the Rio Negro River, which is a tributary of the Amazon, and the Rio Negro River in Argentina , in the north of Patagonia , which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Although, in general, all three rivers are obliged to the names of their water colors: if you look at the Rio Negro river in the photo, you can see that it really is a "black river".
Importance of the river for the country
The river basin of the Rio Negro is bounded in the northwest of Cuchillo de Aedo, and in the southwest by the Kuchilla Grande. The total area of the pool is 70714 sq. M. km.
The Black River in Uruguay plays a rather important role: first, in the lower reaches it is navigable (up to the city of Mercedes) and is a significant transport artery. Secondly, there are two hydroelectric power stations on it.
In the middle reaches of the river are the reservoirs of Rio Negro and Rincon del Bonnet, the latter also has another name - Gabriel-Tierra. The reservoir of Rio Negro on the map of the country takes up a lot of space - its area is 10,360 square meters. km; it is the largest in South America.
Tourism on the Rio Negro
The Black River is an important tourist attraction. Travelers are attracted not only by color: it is believed that its waters have healing properties, and many come to the banks of the river to swim and get rid of diseases. In due time this water in barrels by order of the governor was sent to Spain for King Carlos IV.
On the banks of the river are beautiful beaches . The most "tourist" are the cities of Paso de los Toros, located on the banks of the reservoir Rincon del Bonete, and Palmar Nacida. The first offers more developed tourist infrastructure, comfortable campsites, and the second is famous for its stunningly beautiful landscapes.