Timeline
10:00
Arrive at MAPI as it opens. The museum showcases native American artefacts from all over South America. Going early helps you explore the collections in a calm atmosphere before the midday crowds arrive.
10:45
Walk nine minutes east to Cafe Brasilero. This historic café, open since 1877, offers a chic atmosphere with live performances and a menu of sandwiches. It is the perfect spot for a relaxed break in the city's oldest working café.
11:20
Continue ten minutes east to Plaza Matriz. This is the oldest city square in Montevideo, located in the Ciudad Vieja neighborhood. It is a historic anchor point where you can sit and reflect on the city’s origins since 1726.
Local tip
Cafe Brasilero is open from 10:00 on Saturdays, so this plan works perfectly for a weekend morning. If you visit on a weekday, you can arrive earlier as it opens at 08:30.
Check before you go
- MAPI is open Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 17:30 and Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00.
- Cafe Brasilero is open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 19:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00.
- Plaza Matriz is a public square and is accessible at all times.
Worth knowing
- Cafe Brasilero is open at 10:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montevideo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).