Carrasco

Carrasco is a toponym used in several places, with the most prominent reference being a coastal district in Montevideo, Uruguay. The neighborhood lies on the eastern side of the city along the Río de la Plata and is known for its residential character, upscale housing, and beaches. It also hosts Carrasco International Airport, the main international gateway for Montevideo and much of Uruguay, which sits nearby and handles international and domestic flights. The district is connected to central Montevideo by major avenues and public transit.

Carrasco is also a surname of Spanish origin. As a family name, it appears in Spain and many Latin American countries, and individuals bearing the name have been active in diverse fields such as politics, sports, science, and culture. Because it is both a place name and a surname, the term Carrasco appears in various geographic and personal identifiers throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Beyond Uruguay, the name may designate other localities or streets in Spanish-speaking regions, reflecting historical or familial associations. In encyclopedic references, Carrasco commonly denotes the Montevideo district and the international airport, which together shape the most widely known use of the term.