Timeline
05:02
Arrive at the edge of the park to find a quiet spot. The conservation area is large, so give yourself time to walk in and settle before the sun breaks the horizon.
05:47
Watch the sunrise. In January the sun sets toward the WSW, while in April, July, and October it sets toward the WNW. The golden light begins roughly 20 to 40 minutes before the official sunrise time depending on the season.
06:47
Stay for the golden light. The park borders the wetlands of Santa Lucía, offering a peaceful backdrop as the light softens.
07:17
Head back to the entrance. Check the route for local transport or walking options to find breakfast or coffee once the shops open.
Local tip
The park is a semi-open zoo with roaming animals like llamas, capybaras, and ostriches. Keep your voice down if you see them early in the morning.
Check before you go
- Sunrise times vary by season: 05:47 in January, 07:08 in April, 07:50 in July, and 06:02 in October.
- Golden light starts about 20-40 minutes before sunrise.
- No food or drink shops are listed in the immediate vicinity, so plan to leave the park for breakfast after the sun is up.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montevideo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).