Nueva Helvecia
Founded in 1862 by Swiss and other European settlers, Nueva Helvecia is a little Uruguayan town in Colonia Department whose Central European character — visible in the crests and architectural details on its houses — sets it apart from the surrounding South American landscape. Known nationally for its Swiss heritage, the town also holds a place in Uruguayan agricultural history: the country's first mechanical threshing machine was installed here in 1868, followed by its first steam-powered mill in 1876.
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- Population10,054
- Nearest water from center 4.6 km2.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.6 km4.7 mi
Nueva Helvecia: quick answers
Where is Nueva Helvecia?
Nueva Helvecia is in Uruguay, about 96 km59 miles in a straight line from La Plata.
How do you get to Nueva Helvecia?
The nearest airport is Colonia del Sacramento (CYR), about 45 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nueva Helvecia?
The warmest month is January, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 10°C50°F. The wettest month is October, with about 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Nueva Helvecia?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Nueva Helvecia?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Colonia del Sacramento, San Jose de Mayo and Rosario.