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Wine Route

Tour family wineries, taste Carmelo wines and enjoy beautiful sunsets and wine tourism in a peaceful, natural environment.

Our Wineries

Discover the 7 wineries that make up the Carmelo Wine Route. Within a radius of just 16 kilometers, you will find wineries with their own character, stories passed down from generation to generation, and wines that express the terroir of the region. The city invites you to explore its vineyards, enjoy tastings, and spend a weekend surrounded by wine, nature, and local identity.

Familia Irurtia

Bodega Familia Irurtia is one of the most emblematic wineries in Carmelo, with more than one hundred years of tradition. Founded by Basque immigrant Lorenzo Irurtia in 1913 and later transformed by his grandson Dante into a benchmark of Uruguayan winemaking, today it combines innovation with family legacy.

Bodega Familia Irurtia Carmelo

(+598) 098 874 281

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Pueblo Tannat

Located in the heart of Colonia Estrella, an area where wine culture is part of everyday life. We invite you to live the experience, discover our history, taste our wines, and pair them with unique local cuisine.

Bodega Pueblo Tannat Carmelo

(+598) 092 641 652

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www.pueblotannat.com.uy

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Almacén de la Capilla

Winery located in Colonia Estrella, just 3 km from the city of Carmelo. Now in its 5th generation, the Cordano family continues to cultivate grapes of the highest oenological quality.

Bodega Almacen de la Capilla

(+598) 099 544 255

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Narbona

Historic estate with winery, restaurant, lodge-style accommodation, shop, tastings, and viticulture experiences. In its founding estate from 1909, the first vineyards were planted over 100 years ago, establishing it as one of the oldest wineries in Uruguay.

Bodega Narbona Carmelo

(+598) 097 331 417

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www.narbona.com.uy

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El Legado

Boutique winery located just a few steps from the city of Carmelo, surrounded by nature, offering lodging, guided tours, and tastings.

Bodega El Legado Carmelo

(+598) 098 666 001

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www.bodegaellegado.com.uy

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Zubizarreta

The Zubizarreta family arrived more than sixty years ago to the lands of the historic Calera de las Huérfanas, near Carmelo. This winery offers artisanal wines, a shop, tasting tours, and events.

Bodega Zubizarreta Carmelo

(+598) 099 280 284

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www.bodegazubizarreta.com.uy

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Buena Vista

Founded in 1947, Buena Vista Winery is a traditional Carmelo, Uruguay winery, next to the Casa Chic hotel. It preserves its original structure and blends history and technology to offer unique experiences.

Bodega Buena Vista Carmelo

(+54) 11 3063 3036

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www.buenavistacarmelo.com

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Our Olive Groves

Discover the olive oil experience in Carmelo

Longo

Olivar Longo is a family-owned boutique olive mill dedicated to the artisanal production of extra virgin olive oils, recognized for its quality and commitment to rural tourism.

Longo Carmelo Uruguay

(+598) 099 412 024

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https://www.longo.uy/

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Transfers and Agencies

Options to get to Carmelo and move around during your stay

Ruta del Vino Carmelo

+598 98 521 240

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Carmelo Viajes

+598 99 542 238

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Fortete Viajes

+598 099 763 100

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Things to Do in Carmelo

Activities, tours and unique experiences in Carmelo

Wood Museum

In downtown Carmelo, this small workshop-museum brings together more than 1,500 works carved by sculptor José Castro in over 60 types of wood. The visit reveals scenes, characters, and forms shaped...

Fauna Reserve

The Carmelo Wildlife Reserve, created in 1976 by Raúl Igoa Angeli, is an iconic natural space in the city for direct contact with nature. Recently reopened as an eco-park, it fosters environmental ...

Points of Interest in Carmelo

Explore Carmelo's natural and historical surroundings by visiting iconic sites like Balneario Zagarzazú, perfect for enjoying peace among forests and the river. Discover the historical significance...

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How to Get to Carmelo

The city is accessible from multiple international destinations. Discover the best transportation options for your trip to the wine route.

By Boat

The most popular way from Buenos Aires. Unique experience navigating the Río de la Plata.

Daily departures with cafeteria and duty-free
Destination to Carmelo directly or Colonia del Sacramento
Onboard WiFi service

By Car

Scenic route with stops in historic towns and coastal beaches.

Electric charging points, available here
Service stations every 50km
Rural landscape

By Plane

Airports: Carrasco International (MVD) and Carmelo International (SUCM).

MVD: direct commercial flights from 15+ cities
SUCM: private flights only at the moment
Private transfers available from airports

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Discover detailed routes from different cities, transportation options, travel tips, and the best time to visit Carmelo.

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Carmelo: History and Beauty

Carmelo, located in the department of Colonia, is recognized as one of the most important wine-producing regions in Uruguay. Its unique soils, mild climate, and family tradition have given rise to wines of exceptional quality that captivate wine lovers around the world.

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