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Salto

Salto is a city in and the capital of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 114,084 and is the second most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo.

Type CityPopulation 114,084

Why go

  • Department capital city in Salto, Uruguay.
  • Served by Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY).

History

Salto is a city in and the capital of the Salto Department in northwestern Uruguay. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 114,084 and is the second most populated city in Uruguay, after Montevideo.

Restaurants & places to go

Bonafide
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-22:30; Sa 08:00-00:00; Su 09:00-13:00, 18:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 140 Bartolomé Mitre, Concordia, 3200 · bonafide.com.ar
Indoor
Mamma Mía Pizzería
Restaurant · pizza & bauru, with delivery · mamamia.com.uy
Indoor
El Coloso
Pizza, Empanada, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 20:00-00:00 Features: delivery · Concordia, 3200 · facebook.com
Indoor
El Maestro
Pizza, Empanada, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 19:00-00:00 Features: delivery · 1148 San Luis, Concordia, 3200 · facebook.com
Indoor
Rodelú Pizzería
Pizza, Empanada, Pasta, Fried Food, Cafe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-24:00; Su 09:00-24:00; Th-Sa 00:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating,… · facebook.com
Indoor
Trouville Pizza
Pizza, Cafe, Fried Food, Empanada, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-24:00; Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 09:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery ·… · trouville.uy
Indoor
Bahillo
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 850 Entre Ríos, Concordia, 3200 · bahillo.com
Indoor
Victoria Cream
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 55 Buenos Aires, Concordia, 3200 · victoriacream.com
Indoor

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Airports

Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY) 8.3 km to the centre
Salto, SA, UY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport (COC) 11 km to the centre
Concordia, E, AR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Termas del Arapey Airport 63 km to the centre
Termas del Arapey, SA, UY
Outdoor
Concordia Aeroclub Airport 11 km to the centre
Concordia, E, AR
Outdoor
Cerro Cueva del Tigre Airfield 41 km to the centre
Estancia 'Los Olivos de Guaviyú', PA, UY
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Puerto de Salto
Ferry terminal · 4.3 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Salto
Salto
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Puerto de Salto, 4.3 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Salto. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.