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Bridge
Puente Giratorio
A 1912 iron bridge over the Arroyo de las Vacas, considered the first swing bridge in South America. The central span rotates by human power to let boats pass. It is a National Historic Monument.
Colônia · Uruguay
Carmelo
In the destination Colônia do Sacramento.
In the photo: Carmelo Swing Bridge
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The city
What to expect from Carmelo.
Carmelo lies near the mouth of the Arroyo de las Vacas on the Río de la Plata, 75 km from Colônia do Sacramento along Ruta 21. Founded by Artigas in 1816, it has the Puente Giratorio, from 1912, operated by human power, and the Plaza Independencia with the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen. Around it are the Jesuit ruins of the Calera de las Huérfanas and wineries that receive visitors, such as Zubizarreta, Narbona and El Legado.
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The local experience
What to see in Carmelo
Square
Plaza Independencia
Carmelo's central square, with the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, the town's patron saint, and cafés and restaurants around. It's the starting point for exploring the centre on foot.
Historical site
Calera de las Huérfanas
Ruins of the Estancia de Belén, founded by the Jesuits in 1741, with the chapel, walls and the lime kilns that gave the place its name. A National Historic Monument, about 16 km from Carmelo.
Winery
Bodega Zubizarreta
Family winery of Basque origin, producing wine since 1957 on lands of the former Calera de las Huérfanas. It offers guided tours, tastings and lunch at Casa de Aitona, an early-20th-century manor house.
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Winery
Narbona
Former estancia from 1909, founded by Juan de Narbona, transformed into a winery, restaurant and lodging on Ruta 21. It offers guided tours with tastings of wines and cheeses produced on the property, by reservation.
Winery
El Legado Bodega Boutique
Small family winery in the rural area of Colonia Estrella, near downtown Carmelo, with vineyards planted from 1968. It hosts visits by reservation, with tastings, snacks or lunch.