The Dia del Patrimonio (Heritage Day) is celebrated throughout the whole of Uruguay at the end of every September.  It is a day when they open up the doors to some special buildings and areas, and give tours, shows or exhibitions showcasing the heritage of Uruguay.

It really is a great opportunity to learn a bit about Uruguay, by taking advantage of the guided tours, expositions and shows. This is the only chance in the year that you get to visit a lot of these buildings, so throughout the weekend, you see a lot of people taking advantage of this once a year opportunity.

The iconic lighthouse in La Paloma, Rocha, Uruguay

We will be in La Paloma throughout the weekend, and are sure to take advantage of a tour of the Lighthouse. The Lighthouse is an icon in La Paloma, and probably the most photographed landmark in the area. I am personally also very interested in what is happening with the Estacion de AFE, so I’ll also look forward to having a look through there.

If you find yourself in La Paloma this weekend (25th & 26th of September), here are a few options for the Dia del Patrimonio.

Estacion de AFE – On the Rambla in front of the Bahia Grande
Saturday the 25th from 6pm – Gallery of La Paloma – Where did we come from, What are we doing, and Where are we going?

Cabo Santa Maria Lighthouse
Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 7pm
Guided tours of the lighthouse organized by the Navy

Navy Base – La Paloma Port
Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 6pm
Tour of the Unit with an informative video & exposition of the float

Prefectura del Puerto de La Paloma – Port of La Paloma
Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 6pm
Guided tours & exposition of Nautical Operations