Cerro Colorado

Cerro Colorado (officially Dr Alejandro Gallinal) is a town in the Central Interior of Uruguay, located on Route 7, about 142 kilometres northeast of Montevideo, 90 kilometres from the department capital of Florida. It is a really small town, home to 1,357 people.

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The town's major sights include the big clock, which casts its melody every hour, 24 hours a day. It was constructed in Holland, commissioned by Dr Alberto Gallinal in 1960. There is also a beautiful theatre nearby, which is frequently used for celebrating traditional events. There is also a chapel in the town.

The nearby historic estancia San Pedro de Timote, now a hotel (listed below), is also worth a visit—guided tours are available.