Carmelo Yacht Berth

The Carmelo Yacht Berth is located by the banks of the Las Vacas creek, in a place of singular natural beauty, which, combined with the charm of the city of Carmelo, makes it a mandatory landfall site for yachting on the Río de la Plata river.

Geographic location: Latitude  34° 33′.6 S - longitude: 58° 18′.1W

Operating conditions: Mooring capacity: 134

Type: Only to wall (Mediterranean mooring)

Services provided by the ANP:

• Moorings.
• Single-phase electric power (2 live poles + ground, 220v/50hz.)
• Connection elements: polarized cable under rubber with 16, 32 or 64 amp industrial plug. (2 poles + ground at 6h) depending on the boat’s needs.
• Drinking water (If you wish to have access to this service, you must have a hose with a jet cutter)
• Toilets (Open 24 hs.).
• Showers in high season (8:00 AM to midnight) and low season (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM).
• Surveillance (24 hs.).
• Dishwasher sinks, barbecue grills, tables and benches.
• Camping for sailors.

Services provided by private parties:

• Fuel supply.
• General supplies and maintenance services for boats.

See Yacht Berth information brochure

Tourist attractions in the area:

• The yacht pier and extensive beach areas, mainly Zagarzazú and Seré. 
• The bridge over the Las Vacas creek, the first revolving bridge and the only one powered by human traction in Uruguay.
• The Estancia de las Vacas with its Chapel and Calera de las Huérfanas, founded by the Jesuits.
• The Mill and Puente Castells, called Puente Camacho, a pioneer site of the milling industry, for more than a century.
• The Estancia Narbona, the oldest building in Uruguay, built between 1732 and 1738 in the corner formed by the Las Víboras creek and the Río de la Plata river. 
• The Cantera del Cerro, northeast of the city.
• The famous local wineries, offering a journey through the aromas and flavors of the region’s excellent wines.