Montevideo feels like a small European capital that decided to set up shop on the Río de la Plata. Stroll through Ciudad Vieja and you’ll see pastel‑colored colonial buildings rubbing shoulders with street‑art murals, while the smell of fresh empanadas drifts from a stall near Plaza Independencia. G...
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8- Plaza Independencia$0-$0
The historic heart of Montevideo, featuring the neoclassical Cabildo and the statue of José Gervasio Artigas. Arrive early to avoid crowds and enjoy the surrounding cafés.
Find on Viator → - Teatro Solís (guided tour)$7-$7
Explore one of South America’s oldest opera houses on a 45‑minute guided tour that reveals frescoed ceilings and backstage secrets.
Find on Viator → - Colonia del Sacramento (day trip)$30-$30
Take a half‑day ferry trip to the UNESCO‑listed historic quarter, where cobblestone streets, a lighthouse, and colonial buildings create a charming atmosphere.
Find on Viator → - Mercado del Puerto$12-$12
Enjoy a waterfront lunch at this bustling market, famous for fresh ‘caldo de pescado’ served at communal tables.
Find on Viator → - La Pulpe (Café de la Trastienda)$10-$10
Savor a classic chivito con panceta with chimichurri‑drizzled fries in a tiny Old City café known for its cozy vibe.
Find on Viator → - Parque Rodó$3-$3
Relax in this leafy park, where you can ride a historic carousel, visit a small zoo, and take a cable car to a panoramic viewpoint.
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Where to stay
8- Cervantes Hotel$250/ntCiudad ViejaBook →
- Charma Hotel Boutique$90/ntPocitosBook →
- Auberge Montevideo$45/ntCiudad ViejaBook →
- Milhouse Hostel$30/ntPocitosBook →
- Hotel El Merkado$100/ntCiudad ViejaBook →
- Hostal Suites 1880$40/ntCiudad ViejaBook →
Where to eat
8- Mercado del Puerto$12-$13/ppSeafood · Ciudad ViejaReserve →
- La Pulga (Café de la Trastienda)$10-$12/ppUruguayan · Ciudad ViejaReserve →
- Café de los Famos$4-$4/ppCoffee · PocitosReserve →
- Street vendor in Barrio Palermo$2-$3/ppStreet Food · PalermoReserve →
- Bar Fun Fun$8-$9/ppBeer · PalermoReserve →
- Parrilla La Huella$15-$18/ppSteakhouse · Punta CarretasReserve →
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