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Colon and El Palmar National Park
This park and national reservation is close to Colon
in the province of Entre Rios it is situated on the western
margin of the Uruguay river. It conserves a representative sector
of extensive palm trees of the Butia
Yatay where until the end of the last century they extend
through the zone. These palms can reach heights up to 12 meters
and they boarder 200 years of age.
In this captivating park that contains an ample richness of flora
and fauna. You'll find a special contrast that gives way between
the palm trees and the forest from the gallery to the shores of
the river and streams. There are various footpaths and trails
that exist for you to get to know the park. Some of them can be
traversed by car.
28 miles south you will find Colón, it's located on the western
riverbanks of the Uruguay river. It's an eminently touristic city
that accounts on a grand infrastructure of hotels, casinos, camping
and beautiful beaches. You can also take part in the possibility
in fulfilling activities like fishing, excursions on boats, trekking,
etc.
Amongst the places that are worth seeing you will find the Forciaz
mill. The Justo José Gervasio de Artigas
international bridge that unites Colón and the Uruguayan City
Paysandú. The Fiesta Nacional de la Artesanía
(the national festival of handcrafts) is put into effect in February;
an event that you can not pass up.
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