The railcar
Rusting on the line.
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Valle Edén is a small settlement in Tacuarembó Department in northern Uruguay, about 23 km from the departmental capital, among thick native vegetation. It is known for an old railway station, the Carlos Gardel Museum, a hanging bridge over a gravel creek and trails to a waterfall, an unexpected quiet stop in the Uruguayan countryside. The Carlos Gardel Museum opened on 11 December 1999, showing documents that back the view that the famous tango singer was born at the nearby Santa Blanca ranch. This is one of several theories about his origins and remains debated. The valley also holds an old stagecoach post and rock forms carved by the river known as marmitas. At the station are a timber sign bearing the name, a blue building with a red roof, tracks running among the trees and an old rusted railcar on the line. The hanging bridge crosses a calm creek among rocks, and the stone museum has a timber ceiling, a carriage and old pictures. The finest natural sight is Pozo Hondo, where water falls into a deep pool. It is about 23 km from Tacuarembó on Route 26 and 343 km in a straight line from Montevideo, so it suits anyone touring the north by car. Check museum hours. Take care on the hanging bridge and the rocks near Pozo Hondo, and do not jump into the water. Bring mosquito repellent, and do not climb on the old railcar.
Rusting on the line.
Over a gravel creek.
A fall and deep pool.
Kilometre 208 on Route 26, Tacuarembó
That is one theory, and it remains debated.
Usually yes, as it is far from big cities.