About Montevideo
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay, home to around 1,270,737 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Montevideo
1
Plaza Independencia
2
Palacio Salvo
3
Mausoleo de Artigas
4
Palacio Estévez
5
Torre Ejecutiva
6
Edificio Ciudadela
7
Puerta de la Ciudadela
8
Museo del Tango de Montevideo
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Plaza Independencia
- Visit Palacio Salvo
- Visit Mausoleo de Artigas
- Eat at Mercado de la Abundancia
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Palacio Estévez
- Visit Torre Ejecutiva
- Visit Edificio Ciudadela
- Eat at Mercado del Puerto
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Puerta de la Ciudadela
- Visit Museo del Tango de Montevideo
- Visit Along the Rambla of Montevideo
- Eat at Nuevo Citadelle
Where to eat
Mercado de la Abundancia
Mercado del Puerto
Nuevo Citadelle
La Pasiva
Buffet Montevideo
La Cibeles
RotiRico
Pizzería Girasoles
Where to stay
- Hotel Arapey
- Punto Berro Hostel Old Town
- Spléndido Hotel
- Destino26
- Ukelele Hostel
Shopping
- Montevideo Leather Factory
- Manos del Uruguay
- Acatras del Mercado
- Puro Verso
- Punta Carretas Shopping Mall
- Montevideo Shopping Center
Nightlife
- la Ronda Café
- Cafe Brasilero
- Porto Vanila
- Shannon Irish pub
- El Pony Pisador
- Bar Valentin Pub Rock
In pictures
Montevideo gallery
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