Cuchilla de Caraguatá
The Cuchilla de Caraguatá is a range of hills in Uruguay. Location

It is situated in Uruguay's largest department, Tacuarembó Department, in the north of the country. Name

The range of hills gives its name to a village formerly known as Cuchilla de Caraguatá. The word 'Caraguatá' originally referred to a local plant. A nearby river is named the Caraguatá River. Featured in literature

'Caraguatá' is featured in the poetry of a local writer, Circe Maia. Maia has written a series of poems entitled 'Poemas de Caraguatá', containing reflections to which local topography, flora and fauna have given rise. See also

References

Hills of Uruguay
Landforms of Tacuarembó Department