Zagarzazú
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Zagarzazú or Balneario Zagarzazú is a resort village in the Colonia Department
of southwestern Uruguay
. It is located on the coast of Río Uruguay, north of the city of Carmelo
and just south of Route 21.
To the west of the Zagarzazú resort, is situated the Four Seasons Resort of Carmelo
, which also shares the same beach and beautiful surroundings. It is a famous and luxurious summer resort during the summer, on one of the most ecologically conserved beaches of Uruguay.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
Much controversy has begun taking place due to this issue, which would break the clause and the basis on which the airport was initially donated. If this happens then the airport donation clause will be voided and the airport should be returned to the Zagarzazú Family.
Colonia Department
Colonia is a departamento in southwestern Uruguay. Its capital is Colonia del Sacramento, the country's second oldest city.-Economy:The region is the main producer of dairy products in Uruguay...
of southwestern Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
. It is located on the coast of Río Uruguay, north of the city of Carmelo
Carmelo
Carmelo is a city located in the department of Colonia of western Uruguay. Route 21 passes through the city, joining it with Nueva Palmira to the northwest and Colonia del Sacramento to the southeast. Carmelo is noted for its wineries.-History:...
and just south of Route 21.
To the west of the Zagarzazú resort, is situated the Four Seasons Resort of Carmelo
Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay
Four Seasons Hotel Carmelo, Uruguay is a part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons chain of luxury hotels and resorts. Four Seasons Hotel Carmelo, the first Four Seasons Resort in South America, also offers Uruguay's premier golf course and resort according to Golf Digest...
, which also shares the same beach and beautiful surroundings. It is a famous and luxurious summer resort during the summer, on one of the most ecologically conserved beaches of Uruguay.
Population
In 2004, Zagarzazú had a population of 66 permanent inhabitants.| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 2004 | 66 |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay
History and airport controversy
Just east of the Zagarzazu resort, is situated the "Aeropuerto Zagarzazú of Carmelo" (Zagarzazú Airport). This airport was built along with the resort by Isidro (Chiquito) Zagarzazú. A statue of Chiquito Zagarzazú can be found at the end of the resort entrance, where the beach area begins. "Aeropuerto Zagarzazú" was later donated to the City of Carmelo as a means of making it an International Airport. Since its donation, there has been political pressure to make it a Domestic Airport again, in order to increase traffic to its neighbouring airport, the "Aeropuerto de Colonia".Much controversy has begun taking place due to this issue, which would break the clause and the basis on which the airport was initially donated. If this happens then the airport donation clause will be voided and the airport should be returned to the Zagarzazú Family.