Stories from Salto
History, sport, literature & mystery — told for curious travellers
Wellness · Health · Thermal
The Waters of Salto — What They Are, What They Do, and Who They Are For
Budget Travel · Backpacking
Salto for Backpackers — Hot Springs for US$5, a Boat Across the Border, and a Day Under US$45
Travel Inspiration · Itineraries
The Country Everyone Skips — Five South American Itineraries That Include Salto
Travel Tips · Route Planning
Where to Relax Between Patagonia and Iguazu Falls
Travel Inspiration · Hidden Gems
The 5 Most Overlooked Destinations in South America
Nature · The River
Sunsets in Salto — Where the Sun Sets Over Another Country
Wildlife · Nature
Native Wildlife of Salto — The Animals of the Campo and the River
Birdwatching · Nature
Birdwatching in Salto — Where the River Comes Alive
Adventure · Nature
El Terrible — Diving the Quarry That Built a Dam
Fishing
Chasing the Dorado — King of the Río Uruguay
River · Border · Salto, Uruguay
Ten Minutes Across Eternity — The Lancha Between Salto and Concordia
Day Trip · Argentina · The Border
Concordia, Across the River — A Day Trip from Salto (and How to Get Back)
Wine
Tannat — How a Basque Grape Became Uruguay's Soul
Agriculture
The Olive Groves of Salto
Tradition · Culture
Mate — The Cup That Uruguay Passes Around
Golf
Golf on the Edge of the River
Sport & Culture
Suárez, Cavani & La Maravilla Negra
Music · Culture · Tango
Gardel & Leguisamo — The King of Tango Comes to Salto
Literature · Culture
Horacio Quiroga — The Poe of the Jungle
Architecture · Legacy
Eladio Dieste — The Engineer Who Made Brick Fly
History · 1846
Garibaldi's Last Stand — The Battle of San Antonio
Legend · History
García Lorca — A Legend in Salto
Mystery