Río Negro Department, Uruguay · South America
Fray Bentos sits on the route: 25 minutes from Gualeguaychú.
Fray Bentos is a town located in Río Negro Department, Uruguay. With a population of 23,279, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Fray Bentos sits in Uruguay, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Montevideo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fray Bentos to your route.
Fray Bentos (Spanish pronunciation: [fɾaj ˈβentos]) is the capital city of the Río Negro Department, in south-western Uruguay, at the Argentina-Uruguay border, near the Argentine city of Gualeguaychú. Its port on the Uruguay River is one of the nation's most important harbours. The city hosts the first campus of theRead more
Technological University, beside the historically relevant industrial complex Anglo, a World Heritage Site, however, the Port is mainly famous for giving the name to the world renowned Fray Bentos pies.
One of the biggest pulp mills in the world is situated close to Fray Bentos and the Libertador General San Martín Bridge; it was the center of the largest political dispute between Uruguay and Argentina during the 21st century.
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Fray Bentos is located in Río Negro Department, Uruguay, South America. The coordinates are -33.1165 latitude, -58.3107 longitude.
Fray Bentos has a population of approximately 23,279 people, making it a town in Uruguay.
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