Parrilla$
Mercado del Puerto
An 1868 iron hall with the grills lit since midday.
Río de la Plata
Montevideo
22 km of rambla, Ciudad Vieja, Mercado del Puerto and the longest carnival in the world.
Cycling
The capital fits into a day but deserves a week. The rambla stitches the whole city together from east to west, and it is where people from Montevideo drink mate in the late afternoon. Ciudad Vieja holds the museums, the old cafés and the Mercado del Puerto, with its grills lit since midday.
What you should not miss
- The rambla, from Buceo to Parque Rodó
- Mercado del Puerto for lunch
- Teatro Solís and Plaza Independencia
- Desfile de Llamadas, in February
Where to stay in Montevideo
Where to eat in Montevideo
Café$
Jacinto
Bakery and bistro in Ciudad Vieja, good for breakfast and lunch.
What to do in Montevideo
City tour 3 h
Walking tour of Ciudad Vieja
Plaza Independencia, Teatro Solís, the market and the old cafés.
from $25
Cycling 4 h
Cycling the rambla
22 km of waterfront from Buceo to Parque Rodó, rental included.
from $20
Read about Montevideo
Cost of living
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