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

La Feria Tristán Narvaja Flea Market

Spend part of Sunday morning with the locals on Tristán Narvaja Street, where vendors sell everything from t-shirts to antiques to kitchen supplies. It's right off of 18 de Julio Ave. and the entrance is often marked by people selling puppies.

Manos del Uruguay

Several locations throughout Montevideo, mostly at shopping malls. Sells handcrafted home decoration items and fashion for ladies - a little pricey.

Mercado de los Artesanos

This is definitely the place to go to if you want to buy authentic Uruguayan souvenirs or perhaps even Christmas or birthday presents - the catch is that you absolutely need some Spanish proficiency to shop here. An array of artists and craftspeople converge here to sell wares made from leather, paper, woodwork, and various textiles in this indoor market on two floors. Everyone will find something interesting here. The artists usually have their own table or rack with their products. When you have found something you like, notify the artist (if they haven't already started discussing with you). They will take aside the piece for you, and write you a small receipt. When you are done shopping, go to the checkout desk on the right hand side of the bottom floor with your receipts and pay. Take the stamped receipts and go to the desk to the left where your purchases are wrapped and ready.

Montevideo Leather Factory

This factory has a wide range of leather garments at reasonable prices, and they offer custom-made jackets tailored to your measurements in 24 hours, bespoke coats take a few days.

Montevideo Shopping Center

Upscale shopping mall that is part of the World Trade Center complex. Around 180 establishments. Much of what is on sale here seems to be priced in dollars.

Parque Rodo fair

A competitor to Tristán Narvaja, it's a good opportunity to buy clothes and presents.

Sundays

Portones Shopping

Shopping mall in Carrasco, on the road to the airport. Around 120 establishments.

Punta Carretas Shopping Mall

A large upscale shopping mall in a former prison. It has several levels of shopping, a food court, cineplex and full-service dining options. The Sheraton Hotel is connected to the mall.

Puro Verso

Libreria del Edificio Pablo Fernando

The pretty Pablo Ferrando building is worth seeing as a sight, but if you're into books, do by all means enter the building. It namely hosts an extensive book store named Puro Verso. There is also another Puro Verso book store at Yi 1385.

Mon-Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat 10:00-18:00

Shopping Tres Cruces

Which is also the main intercity bus terminal. Basically everything that has with the bus traffic to do is at the lower floor, together with newspaper kiosk and fast food outlets. The upper floor is the shopping mall with most stores selling fashion. The toilets for the shopping area are somewhat hard to find, you need to follow the signage towards the parking house and go up the stairs.

bus station daily 07:00-23:00, stores usually shorter

Villa Biarritz fair

Focusing on women's fashion and home decoration but there are also food products for sale.

each Saturday

The fair at Plaza Constitución

Antique fair in the old town.

each Saturday