Solís de Mataojo, also known as Solís or Solís Grande, is a town in Lavalleja Department, Uruguay, located at the junction of Routes 60 and 12, 94 kilometers from Minas and 104 kilometers from Montevideo. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Solís de Mataojo was founded in 1876 by Manuel Solís, who built a store and inn at the junction of the two roads. The town grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as a result of the expansion of the agricultural industry in the region. Today, Solís de Mataojo is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful scenery, its historic buildings, and its proximity to the Solís River.
Geographic Data for Solís de Mataojo, Lavalleja, Uruguay
| Latitude | -34° -36.000' |
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| Longitude | -55° -29.000' |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo |