Cerro Largo district, Uruguay

Places to visit near Melo

Melo is a town in Cerro Largo district, Uruguay, home to about 51,023 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 10 parks and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar and St. Raphael (1 km), Posta del Chuy (16 km) and Quebrada de Los Cuervos (83 km).

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Melo, Uruguay
Melo, Cerro Largo district, Uruguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Melo at a glance

Location
Cerro Largo district, Uruguay
Population
about 51,023
Coordinates
32.3703° S, 54.1675° W
Places within 50 km
42 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Melo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Melo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Melo

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Melo. The closest is Mirador Cerro Largo- Uruguay (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Melo

26 churches within 100 km of Melo. The closest is Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar and St. Raphael (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Melo

24 parks within 100 km of Melo. The closest is Plaza Terminal (1 km); the best-known is Parque Rivera (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Melo

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Melo. The closest is Palacio Muñoz Guerrero (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Melo

7 museums within 100 km of Melo. The closest is Museo de Historia (1 km); the best-known is Posta del Chuy (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Melo

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Melo. The closest is Lago Merin (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Melo

3 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Melo
  2. 2 km Parque Rivera · park, Cerro Largo
  3. 2 km Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar and St. Raphael · church, Cerro Largo
  4. 16 km Posta del Chuy · museum, Cerro Largo
  5. 16 km Back to Melo

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    Within 15 km of Melo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Melo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1533Mirador Cerro Largo- Uruguay (1 km)
    Churches826Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (1 km)
    Parks1024Plaza Terminal (1 km)
    Other attractions113Bus Terminal (1 km)
    Forts & heritage210Palacio Muñoz Guerrero (1 km)
    Museums37Museo de Historia (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Lago Merin (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Bioparque (2 km)
    Beaches & coast13Playita Fraile Muerto (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Ilha Do Moinho (92 km)
    Treks02Sendero del Pastizal (81 km)

    Melo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Melo?

    Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar and St. Raphael (church, about 1 km), Posta del Chuy (museum, about 16 km), Parque Rivera (park, about 2 km), Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (church, about 1 km), Museo de Historia (museum, about 1 km), El Tabernáculo de Reunión (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Melo?

    42 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 10 parks, 1 attraction, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Melo?

    Mirador Cerro Largo- Uruguay, about 1 km by road; Cerro de la Pedrera (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Melo?

    Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día, about 1 km by road; El Tabernáculo de Reunión (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Melo?

    Plaza Terminal, about 1 km by road; Plaza (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Melo?

    Start in Melo, visit Parque Rivera, then Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar and St. Raphael, then Posta del Chuy, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Melo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Melo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Melo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Melo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.