Olimar Grande River

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Olimar Grande River
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The Río Olimar River is a river in the Treinta y Tres Department of Uruguay.

Treinta y Tres Department Place in Uruguay

Treinta y Tres is a department of Uruguay. Its capital is Treinta y Tres. It is located in the east of the country, bordering the departments of Cerro Largo to the north, Durazno and Florida to the west, Lavalleja and Rocha to the south, while to its east is the lake Laguna Merín separating it from the southernmost end of Brazil.

Uruguay republic in South America

Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, is a country in the southeastern region of South America. It borders Argentina to its west and Brazil to its north and east, with the Río de la Plata to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. Uruguay is home to an estimated 3.44 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the metropolitan area of its capital and largest city, Montevideo. With an area of approximately 176,000 square kilometres (68,000 sq mi), Uruguay is geographically the second-smallest nation in South America, after Suriname.

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The river rises as a small stream in the hills of Cuchilla Grande in western Treinta y Tres Department, just southwest of Santa Clara de Olimar. Heading southeasterly, it collects the smaller streams, the most important of which are the Brazo de la Yeguada, Olimar Chico River (Small Olimar), and Arroyo Yerbal Grande. Other creeks flowing into the Olimar Grande are the Lagarto, Avestruz and Corrales. Covering some 140 kilometres (87 mi), the Olimar discharges into the Cebollatí River as the main tributary, draining some 5,320 square kilometres (2,050 sq mi) of Uruuguay.

Cuchilla Grande mountain range

Cuchilla Grande is a hill range that crosses the east part of Uruguay from north to south. It extends from the south part of Cerro Largo Department, through the departments of Treinta y Tres and Lavalleja and ends in Maldonado Department where it forms its highest peaks.

Santa Clara de Olimar Town in Treinta y Tres Department, Uruguay

Santa Clara de Olimar is a small town in Treinta y Tres Department in eastern Uruguay.

The Olimar Chico River is a river in Uruguay.

The city of Treinta y Tres, capital of the department, appears almost surrounded by the Olimar River and its affluent, the Great Yerbal stream. The two margins of the river are covered with thick native mount. At the southwest limits of the city, three bridges cross the river. The oldest one is a wood and metal bridge now suited only for pedestrians, horses and bicycles. 120 metres (390 ft) upstream, is the bridge of the railroad and another 270 metres (890 ft) upstream is the last one, a modern reinforced concrete bridge carrying the Ruta 8 to the city. These small distances separating the three bridges create a beautiful view often depicted in photos of the Treinta y Tres.

Folklore and art

Besides these geographic characteristics, the Olimar river has an important historical and artistic meaning for the region and the country. An Uruguayan quote about it is "the river that sings more", because its surroundings have been inspiration of various local artists, mainly musicians and poets. Annually a folk music and dance festival takes place on its banks by the city of Treinta y Tres, which gathers participation and audience from all over Uruguay as well as from abroad.


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Coordinates: 33°16′49″S53°52′04″W / 33.28028°S 53.86778°W / -33.28028; -53.86778

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