9 Things Travelers Love More About Montevideo, Uruguay
Bindu swetha
The capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, is a charming small city with immense historic richness, scenic beauty and cultural heritage. It is considered one of the safest cities to travel to in Latin America.
Mercado Del Puerto
Once the city's primary meat and produce market, Mercado Del Puerto now houses several restaurants that serve Uruguayan cuisine, especially parrillas! The clock in the central hall is as iconic as the place.
Rambla de Montevideo
The Rambla is the coastline trail that borders the southern coast of the city. You can walk, jog, cycle or even skate at the Rambla for hours admiring the urban scenery on one side of the promenade while the natural beauty of water and beaches dominates the other side!
Solis Theater
The soul of the city's performance art scene, the Solis Theater has a neonatal architecture that makes it a beautiful building to look at! Today, the theater is a leading destination for comedy, opera, ballet, orchestras and plays.
Plaza Independencia
The main square, Plaza Independencia which can be your entry point into the Old Town of Montevideo, is significant for the Puerta de la Ciudadela (city's gate). You can also witness the remains of city walls while at the square!
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Salvo Palace
This landmark building was built by an Italian immigrant, Mario Palati, to house the who's who of the city but is currently used for office spaces and tourist residences!
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Palacio Legislativo
The neoclassical architecture and the luxurious offices inside this heritage building will leave you in awe! There is a huge library housed inside this historic monument where you can find around 250,000 books; making it the second-largest library in the country.
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National Museum of Visual Arts
Featuring artworks of celebrated artists such as Rafael Barradas, JoaquÕn Torres GarcÕa, and Pablo Serrano, the National Museum of Visual Arts has the largest collection of artwork in the country.
Punta Carretas Lighthouse
Erected in 1876, the lighthouse is about 21 meters high which makes the light reach 15 miles away! The lighthouse is important in guiding the boats into the Buceo Port or to the entrance of the Santa Lucia River.
De Los Pocitos Beach
With a strong connection to the city of Montevideo, the De Los Pocitos Beach becomes a mandatory stop here! You can relax at the beachfront, munch a few snacks in the sidewalk cafes on this scenic beach which is at the heart of the city.