Posta del Chuy

For other uses, see Chuy (disambiguation).

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

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)

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