Uruguay Río Negro Department

Fray Bentos

A historic Uruguayan river town renowned for its UNESCO-listed industrial landscape and iconic meat-pie factory in the Río Negro Department.

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Located in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay, Fray Bentos is a historic and culturally significant town. It is famous for its meatpacking plant, which was the largest in the world during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Fray Bentos is also home to several beautiful colonial buildings, including the Anglo building, which now forms part of the Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors to Fray Bentos can experience the rich history and unique charm of this small town while exploring the ruins of the old meatpacking plant and other cultural sites.

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