Salto del Penitente is a waterfall located 120 kilometers northeast of the Uruguayan capital Montevideo. The nearest town is Minas, the administrative center of the department of Lavalleja. Visitors come here to admire the 60-meter-long waterfall surrounded by beautiful forests and rocky hills. In this place, there is a restaurant, accommodation, and camping area, and there are also a zip line, hiking, and mountain biking trails. Guests who have visited Salto del Penitente emphasize the peace that reigns in this place.