Posta del Chuy

Old Posta del Chuy

The old Posta del Chuy is a historic inn situated 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) away from Melo, Cerro Largo, Uruguay.

History

The inn was intended for travelers going by diligence from Melo to Villa Artigas (now Río Branco).

Built in 1855 by two Basque men named Etcheverry, the solid stone building is unique in South America.^[1]

Heritage

It has been declared a site of National Heritage.^[2] The history of its construction is described in "Los árboles de piedra" by Andrés Echevarría.

References

1. ↑ La Posta del Chuy (in Spanish)
2. ↑ La Posta del Chuy (in English)

External links

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Cerro Largo Department of Uruguay Capital: Melo Towns and villages Aceguá Barrio López Benítez Fraile Muerto Hipódromo Isidoro Noblia Melo Plácido Rosas Rio Branco Tupambaé Sights Baron of Mauá International Bridge Juana de Ibarbourou's birthplace Laguna Merín Melo Stadium Posta del Chuy

Coordinates: 32°22′57.28″S 54°1′46.65″W / 32.3825778°S 54.0296250°W / -32.3825778; -54.0296250 (Posta del Chuy)