Mercedes
A riverside town in Uruguay's Soriano department, Mercedes is known for one of the widest promenades in the country — a broad walkway along the water that anchors its identity as a regional tourism centre. The town also serves as a commercial port and a hub for agriculture and dairy industries, with a UNESCO World Heritage site accessible in the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population42,359
- Nearest water from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km7.9 mi
Mercedes: quick answers
Where is Mercedes?
Mercedes is in Uruguay.
How do you get to Mercedes?
The nearest airport is Gualeguaychu (GHU), about 1 hr 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mercedes?
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 April, with about 130 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mercedes?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Mercedes?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Fray Bentos, Dolores and Nuevo Berlín.