Guidebook for Montevideo
Drinks & Nightlife
Café Misterio
Costa Ricabest sushi
Clyde's
1690 Costa RicaCarrasco Beer House
6433 Carlos F. SáezLa Peatonal | Beer Garden
6697 Carlos F. SáezBar Arocena
Avenida Alfredo ArocenaNegroni
352 Guipúzcoabest drinks and sushi
Lotus Club
Contador Luis E. LecuederBrickell Montevideo
& Juan Manuel BlanesPatagonia
1193 Av. Luis Alberto de HerreraJackson bar
1220 Juan D. JacksonBurlesque
1136 Av. Luis Alberto de HerreraMontevideo Beer Company
2614 Blvr. EspañaFood Scene
PedidosYa
Food Delivery App
McDonald's
2852 21 de SetiembreSubway
2601 y 2603 Av. 8 de OctubreBurger King
1649 Avenida Alfredo ArocenaLa Pasiva Carrasco
CarrascoDon Peperone
1290 Av. Luis Alberto de HerreraManzanar Restaurant
6463 Carlos F. SáezGran restaurante con vista al Sofie Hotel and Casino
Heladería "Las Delicias"
6454 Dr. Alejandro Schroederheladería
Crepas
1556 Avenida A. ArocenaCrepas
Dackel
German Restaurant
La Linda Bakery and Café Carrasco
1666 PotosiChivipizza Carrasco
6472 Dr. Alejandro SchroederCamelia
6437 Doctor Gabriel OteroThe Burrow Café
1666 Bis Divina ComediaDanna Tea Experience
1636 PotosiRestorán Garcia Carrasco
1587 Avenida A. ArocenaBest steaks in town.
la mejor baby beef en la ciudad
Restaurant Chino
Avenida Gral. RiveraBest Chinese food in town.
Lisandro Café & Restaurant
1666 PotosiStarbucks
1290 Av. Luis Alberto de HerreraPanaderia Del Museo
1978 Avenida A. ArocenaPanaderia con excelente varida / Tortas
Alquimista Montevideo
1323 Avenida BoliviaBest Tea House in the city. Beautiful environment
Dakota SteakHouse & Bar
2752 21 de SetiembreRestaurant/bar best babyback ribs
Restaurant Tandory
2851 LibertadLa Cocina de Pedro
1483 Avenida Gonzalo Ramírez Best Lamb in Tannat wine
Rara Avis
652 Buenos AiresArtico Fast Sea Food
esq Rambla Gandhibest shrimp and fried fish
Sabor Peruano
1419 Bartolomé MitreSin Pretensiones
366 SarandíFreddo
1290 Av. Luis Alberto de HerreraBest Ice Cream in South America
Family winery with a chateau-style design offering tours, a classic car collection & a restaurant.
9 locals recommend
Bodega Bouza
7658 Cno. de la RedenciónFamily winery with a chateau-style design offering tours, a classic car collection & a restaurant.
Sightseeing
Overlooking the waterfront, this opulent French-inspired casino hotel is a 2-minute walk from the beach and 3 km from Plaza Virgilio park.
46 locals recommend
Hotel Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa
6451 Rbla. República de MéxicoOverlooking the waterfront, this opulent French-inspired casino hotel is a 2-minute walk from the beach and 3 km from Plaza Virgilio park.
Independence Square
Plaza IndependenciaPlanetario
8550 Dolores Pereira Del RosellMontevideo, Uruguay’s capital, is a major city along Montevideo Bay. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. This plaza leads to Ciudad Vieja (the old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks including the towering Palacio Salvo and neoclassical performance hall Solís Theatre. Mercado del Puerto is an old port market filled with many steakhouses.
206 locals recommend
Ciudad Vieja
Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, is a major city along Montevideo Bay. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. This plaza leads to Ciudad Vieja (the old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks including the towering Palacio Salvo and neoclassical performance hall Solís Theatre. Mercado del Puerto is an old port market filled with many steakhouses.
Pocitos Beach
Montevideo Sign overlooking the river
Grand 19th-century market building filled with bustling, meat-centric restaurants & bars.
12 locals recommend
Puerto de Montevideo
Grand 19th-century market building filled with bustling, meat-centric restaurants & bars.
Maritime Museum of Montevideo
Avenida Luis Alberto de HerreraMuseo
Building in Montevideo
Palacio Salvo is a building in Montevideo, Uruguay, located at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia. It was designed by the architect Mario Palanti, an Italian immigrant living in Buenos Aires, who used a similar design for his Palacio Barolo in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
102 locals recommend
Salvo Palace
848 Pl. IndependenciaBuilding in Montevideo
Palacio Salvo is a building in Montevideo, Uruguay, located at the intersection of 18 de Julio Avenue and Plaza Independencia. It was designed by the architect Mario Palanti, an Italian immigrant living in Buenos Aires, who used a similar design for his Palacio Barolo in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Legislative Palace in Montevideo, Uruguay, is the site where the Uruguayan parliament meets
90 locals recommend
Legislative Palace
Avenida de las LeyesThe Legislative Palace in Montevideo, Uruguay, is the site where the Uruguayan parliament meets
The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Roman Catholic church of Montevideo, and seat of its archdiocese. It is located right in front of the Cabildo across Constitution Square, in the neighbourhood of Ciudad Vieja.
40 locals recommend
Montevideo Cathedral
1373 ItuzaingóThe Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Roman Catholic church of Montevideo, and seat of its archdiocese. It is located right in front of the Cabildo across Constitution Square, in the neighbourhood of Ciudad Vieja.
Fortaleza del Cerro, also known as Fortaleza General Artigas, is a fortress situated in Montevideo, Uruguay overlooking the Bay of Montevideo. It belongs to the barrio of Casabó, at the west of Villa del Cerro. It holds a dominant position on the highest hill of the department of Montevideo
12 locals recommend
Fortress General Artigas
Fortaleza del Cerro, also known as Fortaleza General Artigas, is a fortress situated in Montevideo, Uruguay overlooking the Bay of Montevideo. It belongs to the barrio of Casabó, at the west of Villa del Cerro. It holds a dominant position on the highest hill of the department of Montevideo
Montevideo Sign
Rambla República del PerúMontevideo City Sign
Shopping
Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
26 locals recommend
Portones
5775 Av. Italia Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
7 locals recommend
Plaza Arocena Shopping Mall
1680 Avenida A. Arocena Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
262 locals recommend
Punta Carretas Shopping
F. García Cortinas Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
208 locals recommend
Montevideo Shopping
Avenida Luis Alberto de Herrera Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
21 de Setiembre
21 de Setiembre Street full of entertainment. Movie Cinema, McDonalds, Freddos Ice Cream, Suchi, Clothing stores, Household goods.
Tienda.papos
2481 Arenal GrandeWholesale priced items.
Kinko
901 Juan Manuel BlanesWalking distance mini market
Tristán Narvaja street market is a traditional street market that takes place every Sunday in Montevideo. In the middle of Cordón neighbourhood, Tristán Narvaja street stretches from 18 de Julio Avenue through La Paz street. Great selection of Antiques.
89 locals recommend
Tristan Narvaja Fair
1545 Dr. Tristán NarvajaTristán Narvaja street market is a traditional street market that takes place every Sunday in Montevideo. In the middle of Cordón neighbourhood, Tristán Narvaja street stretches from 18 de Julio Avenue through La Paz street. Great selection of Antiques.
Tienda Inglesa
6436 Dr. Alejandro SchroederGrocery Store down the street
Essentials
Farmacia Tienda Inglesa Carrasco
5820 Av. ItaliaOrder from the pharmacy!
Abitab
2202-2222 CanelonesMoney Exchange
Western Union
Banco BBVA Sucursal Carrasco
1675 Avenida A. ArocenaBank with ATM
Best local Hospital in town. Emergency phone number to call in case of an emergency is 911.
Hospital Britanico Carrasco
1978 Avenida BoliviaBest local Hospital in town. Emergency phone number to call in case of an emergency is 911.
Sim Card/ temporary mobile phones
Antel Montevideo Shopping - Celulares - Internet - TV Digital - Tienda Antel
1290 Av. Luis Alberto de HerreraSim Card/ temporary mobile phones
Banco Santander
1577 Avenida A. Arocena Bank with ATM
Arts & Culture
Museo del Carnaval
National Museum of Visual Arts (Uruguay) a museum in Parque Rodó, Montevideo, Uruguay. It was inaugurated on December 10, 1911. This museum has the largest collection of Uruguayan artists artwork.
170 locals recommend
Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales
2283 Av Tomas GiribaldiNational Museum of Visual Arts (Uruguay) a museum in Parque Rodó, Montevideo, Uruguay. It was inaugurated on December 10, 1911. This museum has the largest collection of Uruguayan artists artwork.
The Museo Torres García is located in the historic Ciudad Vieja of Montevideo where unusual portraits of historical icons and cubist paintings akin to Picasso's paintings, painted by Joaquín Torres García are exhibited.
109 locals recommend
Torres Garcia's Museum
683 SarandíThe Museo Torres García is located in the historic Ciudad Vieja of Montevideo where unusual portraits of historical icons and cubist paintings akin to Picasso's paintings, painted by Joaquín Torres García are exhibited.
Museum of Pre-Columbian and Indigenous
279 25 de MayoSolís Theatre is Uruguay's most important and renowned theatre. It opened in 1856 and the building was designed by the Italian architect Carlo Zucchi. It is located in Montevideo's Old Town, right next to the Plaza Independencia.
238 locals recommend
Solis Theatre
Bartolomé MitreSolís Theatre is Uruguay's most important and renowned theatre. It opened in 1856 and the building was designed by the Italian architect Carlo Zucchi. It is located in Montevideo's Old Town, right next to the Plaza Independencia.
Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga Zoological Museum
4215 Rambla ChileMuseo
Cultural center housed in a unique castle dating to 1911, with guided tours & spiritual workshops.
68 locals recommend
Pittamiglio Castle
633 Rambla GandhiCultural center housed in a unique castle dating to 1911, with guided tours & spiritual workshops.
Juan Manuel Blanes Municipal Museum of the Arts is the name of a municipal museum in Prado, Montevideo, Uruguay.
70 locals recommend
Blanes Museum
4015 Av. MillánJuan Manuel Blanes Municipal Museum of the Arts is the name of a municipal museum in Prado, Montevideo, Uruguay.
The Carnival Museum is located on 25 de Mayo Street in the "Ciudad Vieja" in Montevideo, Uruguay It was built in November, 2006. The museum has galleries on Candombe, Carnival, Uruguayan Carnival and Murga.
80 locals recommend
Museo del Carnaval
The Carnival Museum is located on 25 de Mayo Street in the "Ciudad Vieja" in Montevideo, Uruguay It was built in November, 2006. The museum has galleries on Candombe, Carnival, Uruguayan Carnival and Murga.
Museum with a range of art, from prehistoric & Egyptian collections to pieces from Greece & Rome.
7 locals recommend
Museum of Art History - MuHAr
1326 EjidoMuseum with a range of art, from prehistoric & Egyptian collections to pieces from Greece & Rome.
Parks & Nature
Parque Rodó is both a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay and a park which lies mostly outside the limits of the barrio itself and belongs to Punta Carretas. The name "Rodó" has been given in memory of José Enrique Rodó, an important Uruguayan writer whose monument is in the southern side of the main park.
361 locals recommend
Parque Rodo
Avenue Julio Herrera y ReissigParque Rodó is both a barrio of Montevideo, Uruguay and a park which lies mostly outside the limits of the barrio itself and belongs to Punta Carretas. The name "Rodó" has been given in memory of José Enrique Rodó, an important Uruguayan writer whose monument is in the southern side of the main park.
Roosevelt Park
16 Av. a la PlayaParque de Miramar
This popular city beach is known for its lively boardwalk, sweeping views & beachfront activities.
7 locals recommend
Pocitos Beach - Brasil Avenue
This popular city beach is known for its lively boardwalk, sweeping views & beachfront activities.
Playa Carrasco
Virgilio Square
5535 Rbla. República de MéxicoEducational garden featuring lush grounds & collections of native & international plant species.
69 locals recommend
Botanical Garden
1181 Av. Luis Alberto de HerreraEducational garden featuring lush grounds & collections of native & international plant species.
The Japanese Garden of Montevideo is located in the Prado neighbourhood of Montevideo, behind the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum. It was donated by Japan as a memorial to the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries, and inaugurated on 24 September 2001 by Princess Sayako.
28 locals recommend
Japanese Garden
4015 Av. MillánThe Japanese Garden of Montevideo is located in the Prado neighbourhood of Montevideo, behind the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum. It was donated by Japan as a memorial to the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries, and inaugurated on 24 September 2001 by Princess Sayako.