Minas

Minas is the capital of Lavalleja Department, located in the rolling hills of the central interior of Uruguay.

Understand
The name of Minas is derived from its former meaning as a mining town. What is left is a large concrete production plant and mine to the west of the city.

Get in
Buses are available from Montevideo as well as from various cities in eastern Uruguay.

Eat
The Minas area is famous for alfajores, sandwich cookies with dulce de leche filling. You can find alfajores anywhere in Uruguay, but the ones made around here are said to be the best. They're very very sweet.