Sign up and get a free glass of wine
I want my glassActivities, tours and unique experiences in Carmelo
Our venue features a permanent market where local artisans showcase unique pieces, perfect as souvenirs. We offer traditional products from western Colonia, including liqueurs, grapamiel, charcuterie, cheeses, wines, honey, and medicinal herbs. We are the official representatives of the award-winning Gin Sur 39. Additionally, we host a monthly regional fair that connects neighboring cities, featuring performances, workshops, and networking, fo... read more
Located on the road to Seré Beach, this space is a meeting point with the creative identity of Carmelo. The place gathers a selection of local handicrafts, where visitors can appreciate the manual work of artists and artisans of the region. It is an ideal stop to discover local pieces and acquire a souvenir of the city.
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 awareness and offers a classic family outing in Carmelo's green surroundings.
Ride through beautiful landscapes of Carmelo on horseback, a quiet horseback ride to enjoy with the family. An authentic experience to connect with nature and the region, crossing native forests and the shores of the Río de la Plata accompanied by local guides.
Located 15 minutes from downtown Carmelo in the rural Colonia Arrúe area, Jacarandá Farm offers immersion in Uruguayan countryside life. Visitors explore the organic garden, interact with farm animals, walk trails among native trees, and discover ecotourism practices. Highlights include homemade lunches with farm-fresh produce, wood-fired empanadas, barbecues, and vegan options, enjoyed outdoors with field views.
Walk trails surrounded by native flora, streams, and natural parkland. The experience includes medicinal plant tastings in herbal infusions, meditation spaces with hammocks by the stream, and the option to arrange lunches, snacks, or dinners. A perfect activity to disconnect and enjoy nature at any time of year. Difficulty: low.
In a rural setting between Carmelo and Nueva Palmira, this family-owned boutique mill is dedicated to the artisanal production of premium extra virgin olive oil. The visit allows visitors to tour the olive groves, learn about the technological and traditional process of oil extraction from harvesting to bottling, and end with a guided tasting. It is an opportunity to explore Uruguayan olive growing and appreciate the care and dedication necess... read more
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 of Calera de las Huérfanas, an ancient Jesuit settlement. Punta Gorda offers a privileged geographic setting, marked as the zero kilometer where the Uruguay River flows into the Río de la Plata, blending history, natural cliffs, and panoramic sunset... read more
Carmelo’s Wine Route brings together seven wineries within a short radius, surrounded by vineyards, country roads, and the calm landscapes of western Uruguay. This experience invites visitors to discover the region’s winemaking identity through tastings, vineyard walks, and visits to production areas, along with food and relaxation offerings that vary at each estate.
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 from different grains and tones, in an intimate setting that blends art, craftsmanship, and personal storytelling. It is an excellent cultural stop for travelers who want to discover a distinctive creative side of the city.
Find all the information about transfers, agencies, and how to get around the region.
