Carmelo is a Uruguayan city and port located in the department of Colonia, western Uruguay, on the banks of the Uruguay River.
It is located about 250 km west of Montevideo, the capital of the country, and about 50 km north of the city of Colonia del Sacramento.
Its location on the coast of the Uruguay River makes it a city with an important tourist and commercial movement.
In addition, it is close to several important tourist spots, such as the beaches of Nueva Palmira and the city of Fray Bentos.
See more about the history of Carmelo
See also information on Colonia del Sacramento, Nueva Palmira, Montevideo y Fray Bentos.