Place to visit
Cerro Illescas, Uruguay: what it is and when to go
Cerro Illescas is a hill in Paysandú Department, Uruguay, at 180 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 55. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Uruguay: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hill in Paysandú Department, Uruguay · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Uruguay
- Elevation
- 180 m
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- MVD Ciudad de la Costa, 325 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -31.95646, -56.63087
What it is and where
Cerro Illescas is a hill in Paysandú Department, Uruguay, at 180 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Uruguay: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -31.95646, -56.63087; the nearest main airport is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD, Ciudad de la Costa), 325 km as the crow flies. How to get around Uruguay (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Uruguay. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cerro Illescas is October to April.
- JanBest time13:52
- FebBest time13:08
- MarBest time12:14
- AprBest time11:13
- MayPossible10:22
- JunPossible9:55
- JulPossible10:06
- AugPossible10:50
- SepPossible11:49
- OctBest time12:48
- NovBest time13:40
- DecBest time14:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to April | May to September |
| Mountains | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cerro Illescas has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Uruguay in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Uruguay
To enter Uruguay there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Uruguay checklist. Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU); plugs: Type C, F and L · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 911 police · 105 ambulance · 104 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cerro del BoquerónHill in Paysandú Department, Uruguay1.4 km
- Cerro de la GrutaHill in Paysandú Department, Uruguay3.1 km
- Cerro del GuríHill in Paysandú Department, Uruguay3.5 km
- Cerro de la Piedra GrandeHill in Paysandú Department, Uruguay5.2 km
- Cerro del VigíaHill in Paysandú Department, Uruguay5.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Uruguay guide.
More in Uruguay: Nature
- Cerro Catedral: highest hill in Uruguay
- Cerro Batoví: hill in Uruguay
- Cerro de las Ánimas: hill in Maldonado Department, Uruguay
- Santa Teresa National Park: national park in Uruguay
- Cerro Pan de Azúcar: hill in Maldonado Department, Uruguay
- Cerro de Montevideo: hill in Uruguay
Every Uruguay place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerro Illescas?
It is a hill in Paysandú Department, Uruguay. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Uruguay: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cerro Illescas?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 55.
How do you get to Cerro Illescas?
The nearest main airport is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD), 325 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Uruguay is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Uruguay map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cerro del Boquerón, Cerro de la Gruta, Cerro del Gurí. The rest is in the Uruguay guide.
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