Description:
Meaning “Port Willow”, Puerto Sauce owes its name to a big willow tree which was used for mooring vessels seeking refuge during storms.
It is the port of the city of Juan Lacaze in Colonia and is located between Colonia and Montevideo. In the past, it was the centre of the textile industry and there is an important paper factory here, however, the factory no longer operates.
The recently deceased popular poet and composer José Carbajal “el Sabalero”, was from Juan Lacaze. Among his songs, several were inspired here.
There are fine beaches on the Rio de La Plata, however, the town itself has very little going for it and has a rather deserted feel.
Position:
34° 26.38' S, 57° 27.30' W (end of breakwater)
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