Mercedes
Uruguay
A riverside town in Uruguay's Soriano department, Mercedes is known for one of the widest promenades in the country — a broad walkway along the water that anchors its identity as a regional tourism centre. The town also serves as a commercial port and a hub for agriculture and dairy industries, with a UNESCO World Heritage site accessible in the wider region.
- Population42,359
- Nearest water from center2.4 km
- Nearest mountain from center12.7 km
- UNESCO within 50 km1