Chuy

Chuy is a city and municipality in the Rocha Department of southeastern Uruguay. It is located on the eastern border of the country, opposite the Brazilian municipality of Chuí in Rio Grande do Sul. The Puente Internacional de Chuy connects the two towns and serves as a major crossing point for people and goods between Uruguay and Brazil.

Chuy developed as a border settlement in the 19th century and remains a regional center for trade and services. It functions as an administrative municipality within Rocha Department and has its own local government headed by a mayor.

The local economy centers on cross-border trade, transportation services, and agriculture in the surrounding rural area. The border region experiences regular informal commerce and a steady flow of travelers, with activity peaking during holidays and weekends when cross-border movement increases.

Demographically, the city hosts residents from Uruguay and Brazilian visitors or residents who often speak Portuguese in addition to Spanish. Local culture reflects influences from both Uruguay and Brazil, with markets, churches, and cultural events typical of border towns. The presence of the border crossing shapes daily life, economic activity, and social interactions in the community.

Education and services include local schools, healthcare facilities, and public institutions that support residents and visitors. Chuy’s location near the border makes it part of a broader cross-border region that includes the Brazilian town of Chuí and other communities in the Rocha Department.