Salus is Uruguay's premier mineral water brand, drawing from natural springs in the hills of Minas, Lavalleja department. Established in 1895, Salus has been synonymous with pure, naturally mineralized water for over a century. The brand's product range has expanded beyond still and sparkling mineral water to include flavored water varieties and fruit juice beverages. Salus water is sourced from underground aquifers in the Sierras de Minas region, where the geological formations provide natural mineral enrichment and filtration.
Salus was founded in 1895 in the city of Minas, located in Uruguay's Lavalleja department, a region known for its rolling hills and natural springs. The brand takes its name from the Latin word for health, reflecting the historical association between mineral springs and wellbeing. For over 125 years, Salus has been extracting water from underground aquifers in the Sierras de Minas, where geological conditions create naturally mineralized water with a distinctive mineral profile. The company's bottling facility sits directly above the source, minimizing handling and preserving the water's natural properties. Over time, Salus expanded its portfolio to include sparkling water, flavored water with natural fruit extracts, and a line of fruit juices. The brand holds a dominant position in Uruguay's bottled water market and is one of the most recognized consumer brands in the country. Salus is part of the Danone group, which acquired the brand while maintaining its local identity and production base in Minas.
