Carmelo
Founded by José Gervasio Artigas, this waterfront town in Uruguay's Colonia department sits along the Río de la Plata and is known for the wineries that surround it.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population18,041
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.8 mi
Carmelo: quick answers
Where is Carmelo?
Carmelo is in Uruguay, about 69 km43 miles in a straight line from Buenos Aires.
How do you get to Carmelo?
The nearest airport is Colonia del Sacramento (CYR), about 1 hr 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Carmelo?
The warmest month is January, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C51°F. The wettest month is October, with about 131 mm5.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Carmelo?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 4 restaurants and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Carmelo?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dolores, Conchillas and Nueva Palmira.