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Castle Tour and Coastal Lunch

A guided tour of an eccentric beach castle, followed by a late lunch in the nearby park.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:00

    Castillo Pittamiglio

    Take the guided tour of Castillo Pittamiglio. Bookings are required as this is the only way to see the inside.

  2. 17:00

    Pocitos Beach

    Walk 18 minutes north-northeast to Pocitos Beach. Stroll along the sand and find the famous Montevideo sign for a photo.

  3. 18:00

    Enriqueta

    Head to Enriqueta in Parque Rodó for lunch. The menu changes daily, so check what is being served.

  4. 19:00

    Parque Rodó

    Walk 4 minutes to Parque Rodó. Explore the public art and the memorial dedicated to José Enrique Rodó.

  5. 19:30

    Parque Rodo fair

    Visit the Parque Rodo fair to browse clothes and presents.

Local tip

The castle tour is the highlight and requires advance arrangement. The beach walk is pleasant in the afternoon light.

Check before you go

  • Castillo Pittamiglio tours run Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun at 17:00. You must arrange the tour in advance.
  • Enriqueta is open Mo 16:00-01:00, Tu-We 12:00-01:00, Th-Fr 12:00-02:00, Sa 10:00-02:00, Su 10:00-01:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montevideo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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