Rocha is a department in the east of Uruguay, covers area of 10,551 square kilometers, and had a population of 68,088(2011). Its capital is the city of Rocha. It borders Maldonado Department to its west, Lavalleja Department to its northwest.

Rocha has natural beauties like Cabo Polonio, Valizas, Santa Teresa National Park. It is well known for its beach resorts, like Punta del Diablo or La Esmeralda, which swell with visitors during the summer holidays. Inland, the primary economy of Rocha is based on large cattle ranches.