Timeline
19:15
Start with a quiet coffee at a nearby café. It is open until 20:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
19:40
Walk to the eastern edge of Pocitos Beach. Find the large Montevideo sign. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the structure and the water behind it.
20:30
End the evening with a meal at a local restaurant. It is open until 00:30 on weekdays and 01:00 on Saturdays, giving you time to relax after the sunset.
Local tip
The sign is a popular photo spot. Arriving before the sun hits the horizon lets you find a good angle without fighting the crowd.
Check before you go
- Café Cum Panis closes at 20:00 on weekdays.
- Carbonada is open until late, but check if you are visiting on a Sunday as hours differ slightly.
Worth knowing
- Café Cum Panis is open at 19:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montevideo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).