Gorriti Island

Gorriti Island, Uruguay

Gorriti Island (Spanish: Isla Gorriti) is a small island near the shores of Punta del Este, Uruguay.[1]

History

Discovered in 1516 by Juan Díaz de Solís,[2] it was settled from the 18th century, when in the face of Portuguese influence it was of some military significance.

Gorriti Island forms part of the Maldonado Department.

Declared a National Heritage

The island has been declared to be a National Heritage. Many tourists visit its shores yearly.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Isla Gorriti (Spanish)
  2. ↑ Gorriti Island, past and present (Spanish)

External links

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Coordinates: 34°57′09″S 54°58′18″W / 34.95250°S 54.97167°W / -34.95250; -54.97167


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