Colonial grid
Square blocks line up in an even grid around the centre. It is the original planned layout of the eighteenth-century foundation, still intact in the modern street map.
Minimalist map poster · Uruguay
San Carlos Map Poster & Print
34.7912° S / 54.9182° W
A colonial grid town inland from Maldonado, with a central plaza and a creek curving past its edge
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
San Carlos in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in San Carlos, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
San Carlos at home
The map
About this San Carlos map poster
San Carlos is a town in Maldonado Department, in southeastern Uruguay, a short drive inland from the coast at Maldonado and Punta del Este. It was founded in the 1760s by the Spanish governor Pedro de Cevallos. The first settlers included families of Azorean origin. The town still follows the planned layout of that time.
From above, San Carlos is a clear example of the Spanish colonial grid. Square blocks are laid out evenly around a central plaza, where the old church stands. A creek, the Arroyo San Carlos, curves past the town, and its soft line contrasts with the right angles of the streets. Farmland and scattered houses surround the grid on all sides.
A San Carlos map poster shows how clean a planned town can look from above: a neat grid, a central square and a few roads running out towards the coast. Compared with the beach towns nearby, this is the inland Maldonado that residents know, calm and regular and rooted in its founding plan.
- Population
- 27,000
- Coordinates
- 34.7912° S / 54.9182° W
- Elevation
- 28 m
- Time zone
- Montevideo
- Region
- San Carlos, Uruguay
The central plaza
The main square sits at the heart of the grid, with the old church beside it. It is the natural focal point of the whole composition.
Arroyo San Carlos
A creek curves along the edge of town. It adds a soft, irregular line of water against the strict geometry of the colonial blocks.
Make it yours
Frame your part of San Carlos
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why San Carlos
A map that means something
San Carlos has the kind of balanced street plan that makes an excellent poster: ordered, symmetrical and easy to read. It suits people with family roots here and summer visitors who got to know the quieter inland town.
You can change the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps to a founding year or a personal date. Then pick one of five styles: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint especially suits the geometry of the grid.
Order the San Carlos posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
San Carlos map poster — FAQ
How do I order the San Carlos poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed San Carlos poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the San Carlos poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the San Carlos poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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