Outings and excursions · Melo
Lago Merín: freshwater beaches in Cerro Largo
Photos: Mb vargas / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
On the shores of Laguna Merín, a natural border with Brazil, a quiet resort for swimming, fishing and birdwatching.
The department of Cerro Largo, whose capital is Melo, has its own beach: the Lago Merín resort, on the shores of Laguna Merín, about 20 km from Río Branco and about 110 km from Melo. The lagoon, some 200 km long, is also a natural border between Uruguay and Brazil.
What to do
- Beach: calm fresh water, ideal for families.
- Water sports: in recent years it has become a popular kitesurfing spot.
- Fishing: silverside, wolf fish, catfish and other species.
- Nature: around the lagoon you can see herons, rheas, southern screamers, capybaras and coypus, among others.
Tips
- Summer is high season, but it is a good getaway the rest of the year too.
- Check current fishing regulations before going out.
