National Parks
- Rocha Lagoon
- Castillos Lagoon
- Garzon Lagoon
- Santa Teresa
- Cabo Polonia
- Lunarejo Valley
- Vulture Gorge
- Arequita National Park
- Esteros de Farrapos National Park
Uruguay has many parks. The parks are used largely for recreation, camping and hiking are the most popular. Many of the parks located near oceans also are hot spots for people who surf. Not only do the parks host physical opportunities, many of them have great historical importance. Forts from wars the country has been involved in are popular attractions to people visiting parks. The parks of Uruguay provide safe, clean, protected environments for people to enjoy time with nature and family. (National Parks 1)