Carmelo is a town on the Río de la Plata in western Uruguay. It’s known for beaches like Playa Seré, and is surrounded by wineries such as Narbona. The Rambla de los Constituyentes is a central promenade leading to a yacht marina. The main square, Plaza Independencia, lies just north. Close by, the Casa de la Cultura "Cnel Ignacio Barrios" is a cultural center in the former home of painter Ignacio Barrios.