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Historic spots in a region of vineyards
Faustina_ Says: Very close to Carmelo we visited: *Calera de las Huérfanas, which used to be a limestone quarry and estancia run by the Jesuits. The ruins of the chapel are impressive. I also particularly enjoyed a nature trail which winds through dense native vegetation and made me feel...
barryg23 Says: Carmelo is not really a touristy town, certainly in comparison to its better known neighbour, Colonia del Sacramento. While Colonia was packed with tourists on day trips from Buenos Aires, Carmelo was far quieter. We were the only gringos on the bus and the only gringos in...
barryg23 Says: Carmelo's beach is about 20 minutes walk from the town and as it was such a fine day we made our way out to see it. In this weather in Ireland the beach would probably be crowded, but there were only a handful of people here and no swimmers. It's a great spot though and I...
Estancia Tierra Santa: Luxury Guest Ranch in Uruguay
vandergriftk Says: Wonderful, wonderful private and luxurious estancia/guest ranch in Carmelo, Uruguay. The dining is gourmet--all wine, cocktails and beverages are included in the rate--and you really feel that you're in someone's gorgeous home. Beautiful architecture and huge marble...
barryg23 Says: After exploring Carmelo we stopped in Fay Fay for a quick coffee and ice-cream before catching the bus back to Colonoia. Fay Fay was one of the few restaurants/cafes we came across in Carmelo. It's in a good location on one side of the main square, and offers simple,...
barryg23 Says: There are a number of daily buses between Colonia del Sacramaneto and Carmelo. The buses leave from the main station in Colonia, and the journey to Carmelo, 75km west of Colonia, takes about 2 hours. This was our first bus journey in South America, and also our first...
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Wonderful, wonderful private and luxurious estancia/guest ranch in Carmelo, Uruguay. The dining is gourmet--all wine, cocktails and beverages are included in...
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We visited Carmelo on a day trip from Colonia del Sacramento, where we were staying for 4 days. Carmelo lies back along the coast towards Argentina, about 75 km west of Colonia. It's a much smaller......
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