Location:
Magnificent property on Route 1, 60 km from Colonia del Sacramento and 120 km from Montevideo. It is in the eastern part of the department of Colonia, 18 km from the Río de la Plata.
The area includes Nueva Helvecia, Colonia Valdense, Rosario, and an extensive stretch of seaside resorts. It was settled mostly by Swiss colonists, as well as Germans, Austrians, and French. It is a thriving agricultural area, with the dairy industry among its main activities; its economy is based on agriculture, livestock farming, and cheesemaking.
The area is known for the relaxed pace of life typical of inland towns and for its references to Switzerland, visible in homes, squares, parks, schools, cinemas, museums, churches, and cemeteries. Cleanliness, order, respect for the environment, and a sense of safety, tranquility, and freedom make the region a destination for people from around the world.
