Gorriti Island
Gorriti Island, Uruguay
Gorriti Island (Spanish: Isla Gorriti) is a small island near the shores of Punta del Este, Uruguay.[1]
History
Discovered in 1516 by Juan Díaz de Solís,[2] it was settled from the 18th century, when in the face of Portuguese influence it was of some military significance.
Gorriti Island forms part of the Maldonado Department.
Declared a National Heritage
The island has been declared to be a National Heritage. Many tourists visit its shores yearly.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Isla Gorriti (Spanish)
- ↑ Gorriti Island, past and present (Spanish)
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Coordinates: 34°57′09″S 54°58′18″W / 34.95250°S 54.97167°W
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