Conchillas
Founded as an English colony in southwestern Uruguay, Conchillas is a pocket-sized hamlet in the Colonia Department that retains its original colonial architecture. The surrounding area takes in the nearby beach at Puerto de Conchillas, and the wider Río de la Plata region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites. The town's English-built streetscape sets it apart from the Spanish colonial towns more typical of the region.
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- Population401
- Nearest water from center 3.0 km1.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.6 mi
Conchillas: quick answers
Where is Conchillas?
Conchillas is in Uruguay, about 59 km37 miles in a straight line from Buenos Aires.
How do you get to Conchillas?
The nearest airport is Colonia del Sacramento (CYR), about 1 hr 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Conchillas?
The warmest month is January, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C51°F. The wettest month is October, with about 124 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Conchillas?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Conchillas?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Colonia del Sacramento, Carmelo and Nueva Palmira.