city Between Nueva Palmira and Carmelo there is a stretch along the Río Uruguay of great tourist importance. Points of interest in this area are Punta Gorda, Zagarzazú and Colonia Estrella. In Zagarzazú there is a small airport and a luxury hotel, the Four Seasons Carmelo Hotel, with an important golf course. Just northwest of Carmelo is Juncal Island which once held a notorious prison. The city is a few kilometers from the town of Las Víboras. Notable people Juan Francisco Aragone, Archbishop of Montevideo Gonzalo Pérez Iribarren, mathematician Juan Carlos Mareco, actor Atilio François, former cyclist José Reinoso, musician Javier Gil, painter, sculptor Lucy Cordano, mother of president José Mujica References External links Guía de Colonia INE map of Carmelo Carmelo Jazz Tour Port cities and towns in Uruguay Populated places in the Colonia Department Populated places established in 1816 1816 establishments in Uruguay