The city of Melo is located in the department of Cerro Largo, on the banks of Convents, a tributary of the Taquari river, stream at the intersection of National Routes 7, 8 and 26. It is located 390 km from Montevideo and 60 kms from the border with Brazil.
It is one of the most important ciudaades of Uruguay both its population and because of the proximity to the border with the neighboring country.
It is one of the most modern and important shopping centers in the country, with more than 100 stores in 6 blocks.