Mercedes
UruguayUY
Capital city in Soriano, Uruguay
Mercedes is the capital and largest city of the department of Soriano in Uruguay. According to the census 2011, it is the tenth most populated city of the country.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 41,974
- Coordinates
- -33.252, -58.030
- Timezone
- America/Montevideo
- Elevation
- 26 m
Overview of Mercedes
Part of Uruguay, Mercedes is a low-key town. The population is roughly 41,974. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and nightlife.
Things to do in Mercedes
Nature in Mercedes
(13)Our data lists Beaches, Forest, Gardens, Geological Formations and Islands as nature options here. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Mercedes's own activity tags.
Culture in Mercedes
(12)Mercedes's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals and Cemeteries. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mercedes. Altogether 12 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Mercedes
(9)On the nightlife side, Mercedes offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Mercedes's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Mercedes
(6)Under sports, Mercedes is tagged with Golf, Hunting, Skateboard, Skiing and Slopes. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Mercedes's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Mercedes
(6)Water Sports lovers get Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Swimming and Water Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mercedes. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Mercedes
(3)Mercedes's adventure entries include Adventure, Adventure Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Mercedes's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Mercedes
(3)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam and Ranches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Mercedes's own activity tags.
Family in Mercedes
(2)On the family side, Mercedes offers Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Mercedes is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Mercedes
(1)Under other activities, Mercedes is tagged with Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Mercedes's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Mercedes
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Uruguay first, then drive or cycle into Mercedes. The local time zone is America/Montevideo.
Similar destinations
Places near Mercedes that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mercedes known for?
- Mercedes is mainly a destination for nature, culture and nightlife, set in Uruguay with around 41,974 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mercedes?
- You can plan around Beaches, Forest, Gardens, Geological Formations and Islands in Mercedes. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mercedes?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Mercedes located?
- Administratively, Mercedes sits in Uruguay — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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