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Parque de las Ciencias is Uruguay's first free trade zone for services, technology, and industry, located near the Carrasco International Airport in Canelones. Inaugurated in 2011, the park spans an area of 58 hectares, providing modern infrastructure for companies in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and logistics sectors. The park's design fosters collaboration and innovation, integrating office buildings, laboratories, and warehousing spaces within a landscaped environment. Its strategic location allows for easy access to Montevideo's air and sea ports, facilitating global trade operations. The park is home to numerous multinational corporations, such as Mega Pharma and Sudel, which benefit from Uruguay's tax incentives and regulatory framework. It plays a crucial role in attracting foreign investment and promoting knowledge-based exports, making it a key driver of the country's economic diversification.
- Location: Uruguay
- Top sights: Teatro grupo babilonia · La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días · Virgen Trenta y Tres y San Francisco
- Nearby: Ciudad de la Costa (4 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| Rain mm | 102 | 106 | 118 | 114 | 84 | 98 | 92 | 89 | 96 | 103 | 96 | 86 |
📋 Practical info
What is this place?
Parque de las Ciencias is a free trade zone near Carrasco International Airport in Uruguay, specialized in the pharmaceutical industry. It serves as a strategic hub for manufacturing and exporting medicines and medical products to Latin America and beyond.
Visiting
As a secured industrial zone, Parque de las Ciencias is not open to the public. Visitors can, however, view the modern buildings and infrastructure from outside along the fence on the main road passing the zone.
Where to view it
The best viewpoint is the road passing the free trade zone, especially near the entrance gate, where company signs and building façades are visible. The nearby busy highway bridge also features a good overview of the area.
Local products
Within the zone itself, products are not sold directly to consumers. However, at pharmacies in Montevideo, medicines and pharmaceutical products from the companies located here are available, typically prescription preparations.
Active season
The zone operates fully year-round, with typical production peaks during new drug launches or seasonal vaccination campaigns. Pharmaceutical manufacturing runs continuously, with increased activity during the southern winter flu season.
Nearby
Combine a visit with the nearby Carrasco International Airport if arriving or departing, or with the Carrasco neighborhood in Montevideo. The Punta Carretas shopping center and Montevideo's old town are also easily reachable.
Geography
Facts
- It was inaugurated in the year 2011.
- Covers a total area of 58 hectares.
- Located in the department of Canelones, near the main airport.
- Focuses on sectors like life sciences, IT, and logistics.
- Hosts the regional distribution center for Mega Pharma.
- Offers significant tax exemptions under Free Zone Law 15.921.
- More than 1,500 people are employed within the park.
- Designed by the Gómez Platero architecture firm.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Parque de las Ciencias?
It is a specialized industrial park for pharmaceutical companies and laboratories.
Is the park open to tourists?
No, it is a security zone for research and production.
Are there tours there?
No, there are no regular tourist tours for the public.
Where is the park located?
It is strategically located in Canelones, not far from Montevideo.
What is the economic importance?
The park promotes the export of high-quality pharmaceutical products.
Parque de las Ciencias: where is it located?
Parque de las Ciencias is located in Uruguay.
Parque de las Ciencias: what is there to see?
Highlights include Teatro grupo babilonia, La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días, Virgen Trenta y Tres y San Francisco.
Parque de las Ciencias: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Nov, Dec.
Parque de las Ciencias: why is it worth visiting?
Parque de las Ciencias is Uruguay's first free trade zone for services, technology, and industry, located near the Carrasco International Airport in Canelones.
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