Portal Garzón - Land for sale around Laguna Garzón: plots in El Caracol with exact location

Land for sale

Plots for sale around Laguna Garzón, with their exact position on satellite imagery and the cadastral data in plain view. We start with El Caracol, the Rocha shore of the lagoon. Enquire and arrange a visit via WhatsApp.

5 plots · El Caracol, Rocha 900 to 1,000 m² · in 2 blocks Padrón and plan · verified in Rocha's cadastre

How buying works

From the first message to the deed: what happens when a plot on the portal catches your eye.

Message us on WhatsApp with the padrón you are interested in. We send you the price, the terms and what we know about the plot.

We visit the plot. We agree a day and time; the “Directions” button on each listing takes you to the exact spot.

Your notary checks the padrón with the Cadastre and the Property Registry: title, debts, liens and the survey plan. In Uruguay every deed goes through a public notary (escribano).

Reservation and deed. Reservation agreement, a promise of sale if needed, and the deed. If you live abroad you can buy too: there are no restrictions on foreign buyers.

What to know about El Caracol

Three facts that change the equation for any plot on this shore of the lagoon.

It is Rocha, not Maldonado. Building permits, property tax and cadastre depend on the Intendencia de Rocha, even though José Ignacio is 10 to 12 km away.

It is inside the protected area. Laguna Garzón and its surroundings have been part of the SNAP since 2014: a building project may need environmental approval on top of the municipal permit. Worth confirming before you buy.

Low density, seasonal services. The resort is detached houses among native woodland; most services are in José Ignacio and La Juanita. The guide to investing near the lagoon covers the rest.

Market references in El Caracol

What other agencies currently ask for plots in El Caracol, to put an offer in context. These are asking prices, not sale prices, collected on 2 November 2026; the portal does not sell these plots.

Plot	Area	Asking price	Listed by
Block 23, one block from La Playita	900 m²	US$ 69,000	Laguna Garzón Inmobiliaria
Between the sea and the lagoon	1,200 m²	US$ 74,880	Inmobiliaria Gorlero
Level lot, power at the gate	1,200 m²	US$ 75,000	Laguna Garzón Inmobiliaria
One block from the lagoon, fenced, power at the gate	840 m²	US$ 78,000	Vista Inmobiliaria (Infocasas)
With lagoon view	1,118 m²	US$ 95,000	Antonio Mieres
Block 5, lot 7, lagoon side (next to lots 8 and 9 listed here)	1,000 m²	US$ 190,000	Laguna Garzón Inmobiliaria
First line on the lagoon	1,200 m²	US$ 280,000	Laguna Garzón Inmobiliaria

Inland plots of 840 to 1,200 m²: between US$ 69,000 and 95,000, roughly US$ 60 to 95 per square metre. On the lagoon or with a view, US$ 190,000 to 280,000.

Sources: each agency's public listing, checked on 2 November 2026. Descriptions are the listing's own.

What we publish and how we verify it

Every plot in this section is identified by its padrón, block and lot, the three details any notary uses to find it in the Cadastre. The outline you see on the satellite image and the area shown in the listing come from the urban cadastre published by the Intendencia de Rocha GIS (2021 data), not from our own estimate; the blocks on the map are drawn by merging those same parcels, so everything comes from a single source. The definitive measurement is always the registered survey plan, which is why dimensions are shown as approximate. Prices and terms are confirmed by the owner: when they authorise publishing them, they appear in the listing; otherwise, ask via WhatsApp.

El Caracol, the Rocha shore of the lagoon

El Caracol is the low-density resort that begins right after the circular bridge, at km 193 of Ruta 10, on the Rocha side. A subdivision of detached houses among native woodland, with the lagoon on one side and, across the road, the ocean beaches of El Caracol, Costa Bonita and El Bonete. On the lagoon lies La Playita, the still freshwater beach that is the resort's meeting point and the base for the kayak and birdwatching operators. The plots listed are in two blocks: block 5, in the southern part, under 2 km from the bridge, and block 57, in the northern part; all between 180 and 310 metres from the shore.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy land if I do not live in Uruguay?

Yes. Uruguay does not restrict property purchases by foreigners and does not require residency: a valid passport and proof of the origin of funds are enough. The transaction goes through a public notary, as for any buyer.

Can several lots be bought together?

Yes. In block 57, lots 7 and 8 adjoin and add up to 1,800 m². In block 5, lots 8, 9 and 19 adjoin and add up to 3,000 m². Ask about the set or about each one; we send price and terms in both cases.

Does the portal charge the buyer a commission?

The terms of each transaction, including commission, are explained via WhatsApp before the visit. Enquiring is free.

Sources: urban cadastre of the Intendencia de Rocha GIS (urban parcels layer, 2021 data, Uruguay open data licence); straight-line distances calculated on OpenStreetMap cartography; the portal's published El Caracol listing and guides. Spotted an error? Write to hola@portalgarzon.com.

Land for sale

1,000 m² plot, lot 8

1,000 m² plot, lot 9

1,000 m² plot, lot 19

900 m² plot, lot 7

900 m² plot, lot 8

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