Treinta Y Tres lies on the left bank of the Río Olimar, at its confluence with the Arroyo Yerbal Grande. The town is therefore associated with two specific river features: the bank of the Olimar and the mouth of the Arroyo Yerbal Grande.
City and department
The name Treinta Y Tres refers to both the city and the department. When planning your trip, it is worth keeping these two levels in mind: the riverside location on the Olimar describes the city, while the Quebrada, the campsite in Parque Municipal, and other natural sites are located in the department. This helps distinguish the city’s setting from regional landscape attractions, without treating them as one place.
City location and festival on the Olimar
The traditional Festival del Olimar is a specific cultural feature of the city. One edition took place from March 27 to April 2 in Parque del Río Olimar in Treinta Y Tres. The venue places the festival directly within the city. A 2025 report describes it as an annual event; check the dates of any future edition before booking.
A deep gorge in Treinta Y Tres Department
The Paisaje Protegido Quebrada de los Cuervos y Sierras del Yerbal is located in Treinta Y Tres Department. The gorge it is named after is a very narrow passage where the Arroyo Yerbal Chico cuts through the Sierra del Yerbal, and is more than 100 meters deep in places. Here, “Quebrada” describes a landscape formed by a stream, a narrow passage, and a deep gorge. The phrase “in places” matters: the gorge is not more than 100 meters deep everywhere. Those looking for a nature-focused trip will find a distinctive geological feature here.
Camping in the protected area
Camping pitches can be reserved at the campsite in Parque Municipal Quebrada de los Cuervos. The park is part of the Paisaje Protegido Quebrada de los Cuervos y Sierras del Yerbal in Treinta Y Tres Department. Reservation information was last updated in 2023; check current availability and conditions before traveling.
Other waterside landscapes
In Treinta Y Tres Department, Playa Accesible del Río Olimar officially opened in 2024 as the country’s first accessible river beach. Check current conditions before visiting. In Cerro Chato, Parque del Salto de Agua includes two natural pools formed by a stream’s waterfall.
Which focus suits your trip?
To choose a focus for your trip, it helps to compare the options: the city is known for its location at the confluence and as the festival venue; the protected area for its narrow gorge; and Cerro Chato for its two waterfall pools. The festival date is a calendar-specific cultural feature, while the gorge and pools are landscape attractions. This can help you decide whether to focus your stay more on the city and culture or on regional landscapes.
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