Valentines: Estancia Los Plátanos and the history of the estate

Estancia Los Plátanos gives Valentines a tangible connection to its history. The wider destination of Treinta y Tres adds further cultural and landscape highlights.

A historic estate

Estancia Los Plátanos in Valentines is an old estate dating from 1840. Six generations have looked after the building. Stone walls and wooden roofs define its construction; the roof tiles were shipped from France. The estate’s history is reflected not only in its date of construction: its building materials and the origin of the tiles are part of that story too.

Rooms and guided activities

According to the Ministry of Tourism, Estancia Los Plátanos welcomes tourists and has three rooms, two of which offer different views and panoramas of the countryside; the largest room looks out onto the courtyard and the front of the house. Guests staying at the estancia can book guided activities for an additional fee. Contact the operator in advance to ask about booking and availability.

Culture and landscapes in the wider destination of Treinta y Tres

A 2025 report describes the Festival del Olimar as an annual event and names Parque del Río Olimar in the city of Treinta y Tres as its venue. If you would like to include the festival in your travel plans, check the dates for the specific edition. The festival is a recurring cultural highlight, alongside the gorge and natural pools as landscape features of Treinta y Tres.

Quebrada de los Cuervos is a very narrow passage where the Yerbal Chico stream runs through the Sierra del Yerbal. This forms a deep gorge that measures more than 100 metres in places. Camping pitches can be reserved at Parque Municipal Quebrada de los Cuervos, part of Paisaje Protegido Quebrada de los Cuervos y Sierras del Yerbal in the department of Treinta y Tres. Reservation information was last updated in 2023; check current availability and conditions before your trip.

Parque del Salto de Agua in Cerro Chato offers a different kind of landscape: it has two natural pools formed by a stream’s waterfall. In 2024, Playa Accesible del Río Olimar officially opened as the country’s first accessible river beach. The gorge and pools represent different types of terrain; the opening of the river beach adds a historical note to this regional picture.

Choose your accommodation to suit your travel plans

If you’re planning to visit other places in the wider destination of Treinta y Tres, consider which travel experiences matter most to you. This will help you choose accommodation based on the destinations that are important to you.

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