Carmelo

Carmelo is a city in the Rio de la Plata region of Uruguay, popular for its wineries, golf, and coastline.

Understand
In addition to wineries, golf courses, and access to the river, Carmelo probably has the highest density of gyms per inhabitant all over Uruguay. It might well be due to the fact that not much else but wine is happening in Carmelo.

Get in
Buses are available from Colonia, Montevideo, and other cities in Uruguay.

Ferries are available from Tigre, Argentina. Check out the comprehensive country article for more information.

Get around
The city of Carmelo is compact enough to walk around, but some of the attractions are in the surrounding area, so a car or motorcycle is helpful.

Do
Carmelo has a yacht club, beaches, and wineries.



Drink
Surprisingly there are many bars in town.

Go next
Nearby places are the picturesque Colonia, historic Fray Bentos, and the spa towns of Paysandú and Salto, the latter of which can be quite hot in summer.

Heading inland, consider Grutas del Palacio as a destination.

If driving to Argentina, your first stop can be Gualeguaychú, which is famous for its carnival and hot springs. If you cross the river by ferry, you'll probably find yourself in the metropolis of Buenos Aires or the town of Tigre (known for tours of the Paraná Delta).