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Montevideo, Uruguay

Top places to visit in Montevideo

6 places worth your time in Montevideo, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Ciudad Vieja

Ciudad Vieja
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The old town on a peninsula, with art deco buildings and the Mercado del Puerto.

2. Rambla

Rambla
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Twenty-two kilometres of continuous waterfront promenade — the longest of its kind.

3. Mercado del Puerto

Mercado del Puerto
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An 1868 iron market hall now full of parrilla grills.

4. Plaza Independencia

Plaza Independencia
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The Artigas mausoleum beneath, and the Palacio Salvo above.

5. Teatro Solís

Teatro Solís
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Uruguay's oldest theatre, from 1856, with guided tours.

6. Punta del Este

Punta del Este
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The resort town two hours east, with the hand emerging from the sand.

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