Montevideo

Acatras del Mercado

A gallery that specializes in ceramics and also features a selection of contemporary paintings of Uruguayan artists, interesting sculptures in metal, wood, etc. Art pieces of more than 30 different artists from all over the country. This gallery has been operating since 2003 and is part of the MAD (Mercado Arte y diseño) circuit that joins the main galleries and ateliers in Montevideo.

Open now · closes 6:30 pm·all

Aduana building

Massive landmark next to Mercado del Puerto, hosting the Uruguayan customs administration.

Baar Fun Fun

This classic tango bar is one of the oldest bars in Montevideo, 100 years old. Many famous tango artists have played here. Weekend nights there are live performances, which means that there is an entrance fee. Both the atmosphere and the clientele of this bar is a combination of old and young. There's both indoor and outdoor seating (the latter is open in the winter too). Try the house specialty Uvita, a drink of grenache wine and port wine.

Bar Facal

Fairly touristy café and restaurant next to the Fuente de Candados. Varied menu and tango performances.

Bar Valentin Pub Rock

In daytime it is a bar, but later in the evening it becomes a disco.

Buffet Montevideo

Very good self service restaurant. Excellent alternative to vary the "standard" dishes of Uruguayan cuisine, offering Chinese food, meats, various salads. It has 4 buffets full of delicious food. Great service

Cafe Brasilero

Chic café with regular live performances. The oldest working café in Montevideo, it was opened in 1877 and retains a historical atmosphere with historical photos and paraphernalia. You can have different sandwiches and croissants here.

Café Bacacay

Very close to Plaza de la Independencia, right across the Teatro Solis and open all day for a coffee or a bite to eat, this café/restaurant offers a variety of tasty dishes going from traditional to more innovative cuisine. Service was excellent.

Café Bar Tabaré

A bar-restaurant with classic interior for people with a large budget.

Carrasco

Reached by bus or taxi it is a beautiful neighborhood full of trees by the beach twenty minutes from the Ciudad Vieja. It has nice restaurants with outdoor tables. It's really nice to walk around and visit the small upscale boutiques in nice houses, bookstores, a small shopping center Arocena and a movie theater. The best ice cream parlor Las Delicias. If weather permits the beach is really nice and good for long walks and swimming. There is a very large street fair on Wednesdays full of fruits, foods, and clothing, especially bathing suits! Also has upscale hotels.

Casa de Fructuoso Rivera

The home of the first president of Uruguay is today a museum of the country's political history.

Mon-Fri 11:00-16:45

Casa de Lavalleja

The house of Juan Antolio Lavalleja, leader of the Thirty-Three Orientals who fought against Brazil for Uruguayan independence in the 1820s. Part of the National History Museum.

Castillo Pittamiglio

Eccentric small brick castle at the beach. A guided tour, arranged four times a week, is the only way to see the inside of the castle.

Tue Thu Sat Sun at 17:00·U$100

Castillo Soneira

Neo-Gothic building from the 19th century that used to be the residence of a wealthy family.

Catedral Metropolitana

Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral

The Catholic cathedral of Montevideo and the seat of the archdiocese of Montevideo. The cathedral features beautiful artwork, among them the picture of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three, the patron saint of Uruguay. Mass at least one time per day, the schedule is posted outside the door so you can check the schedules in the case you want to attend one or if you want to have a closer look at the church without disturbing a ceremony.

Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity

Templo Inglés

An Anglican church and the oldest non-Catholic place of worship in Montevideo. Looks more like a Roman temple than a church.

Central Cemetery

Cementerio Central

A historic cemetery with sculptures. Founded in 1835 and the final resting place for many important Uruguayan politicians, authors and artists.

Cervecería Shelter

Patio Cervecero

Rustic patio bar with a limited but good food menu. Limited range of house-brewed ales with a light golden ale, an IPA, an American pale ale and a couple others.

Tue-Sat 20:00 - 02:00, closed Sun-Mon·U$400

Don Peperone

With several locations around the city, a good bet for anyone seeking a taste of an American-style chain. This Italian-American themed eatery offers a wide variety of pizza as well as other pasta dishes. Also local dishes such as chivito and milanesa can be had here.

around U$400

Edificio Ciudadela

Glass-framed office building at the western end of the square with a terrifying number of air conditioning units.

El Cabildo

Cabildo de Montevideo

During the Spanish rule in the early 19th century and the first decades of independence, El Cabildo was the parliament building. Later on various governmental departments were housed there, but since 1959 the building has been a museum, Museo Histórico Municipal, displaying the city governments archives.

Mon-Fri 12:00-17:45, Sat 10:00-16:00·Free

El Clasico Futbol 5

Futbol 5 Montevideo

This snack bar on El Clasico Futbol 5 is a good place to drink and eat something after your 5 aside football match.

El Milongón

A place with typical Uruguayan dance and music, like tango and candombe.

El Prado

Parque del Prado

The largest park in the city proper is a few kilometers north of Palacio Legislativo. It is bisected by a creek named Miguelete. The botanical garden of the city is here too, as is the Juan Blanes museum and several pretty residences from the turn of the century. A popular place to hang out for locals.

Estadio Gran Parque Central

The Gran Parque Central is the stadium of Club Nacional de Fútbol, and it is the oldest football stadium in the Americas. It was also one of the venues of the 1930 FIFA World Cup. Uruguayan championship matches and international matches are played here. The price of tickets may vary depending on the type of match.

Fortaleza General Artigas

This fort, on the top of the Cerro Hill, houses a collection of armoury. It is the original fort from which Montevideo originated. The fort sits on the top of a hill and can be seen from many places in the city - and you'll have a fantastic view of the city from the fort. Visiting the fort can be hard, as the Cerro district is somewhat of a shantytown and reportedly not safe to wander around in — though it is possible to reach the fort by car or taxi.

Fuente de los Candados

The padlock fountain

A small fountain at corner of Yi, completely covered by locks. Similar to bridges in many European cities, couples come here to attach a padlock to it. If they do so their love is supposed to last forever and they will also return to Montevideo someday.

Hipodromo Nacional de Maroñas

Accessible by car or taxi because surrounding neighborhoods are not the safest it is a great place to spend a weekend afternoon at the horse races. The building is absolutely gorgeous build in 1874 surrounded by a beautiful park a horse pool and the track. They have a restaurant and you can see the races and have drinks on the terrace. There is plenty to see for children and space for running around.

Holocaust memorial

Memorial del Holocausto del Pueblo Judío

A work of contemporary art at the beach in Punta Carretas. It's intended to be experienced by walking through it from northwest to southeast.

K Fe

Corner of Juan Paullier and Maldonado, Cordon area: You will feel like in Lavapiez in Madrid, Friedrichshain in Berlin or a Melbourne back alley. Enjoy a coffee in the afternoon or a home cooked meal (always veggie option) in this unique rotiseria cultural in the heart of the city. Clothes, design, exhibition, roots, dub, dubstep, urban art.

12:00-02:00.