The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Montevideo, Uruguay
Uruguay‘s capital is a very manageable city, and it is easy to find the different sides of the city. We list the best things to do and see in Montevideo, from a walk along the Rambla and a day at the beach to a classic tourist city tour.
Walk along the Rambla
La Rambla is about 10 miles long, and it separates the city from the sea. It is possible to walk from the suburban parts of the city into the old town without any interruption. This walk is a perfect way to take a break from everyday life, to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. It is also a great place to spark up conversations with locals, and learn more about their culture, as it is a very important meeting point for Uruguayos.
Teatro Solís
Teatro Solís is the most important theatre in Uruguay, and the second-biggest theatre in South America. The main hall of the theatre offers space for 1,500 people and is used for performances of operas, but also theatre events and concerts.
Buenos Aires 678, Montevideo, Uruguay, +5982 1950 3323
Mercado del Puerto
Market, Food Court
Montevideo’s Beaches
Montevideo has a lot of beaches, which are a great place to head on a hot day. There are a few on the outskirts of the city, and along the Rambla, and more near the Old Town.
Plaza Independencia
Park
Museum of Fine Arts - Juan Manuel Blanes
Building, Museum
Yerba Maté
Uruguay’s traditional drink is yerba maté tea. It is made from herbs from the mate bush, over which you pour boiling water. The original way to drink it is to use a maté container, filled up with the herbs and hot water, and drink it through the so called ‘bombilla‘, which works like a straw.
Fortaleza Del Cerro
Building
Feria de Tristán Narvaja
Market
Candombe
Originally, the Candombe, music and dance performance, was brought to South America by African slaves, and is still practised today. Today, the Candombe is declared as intangible part of the world’s cultural heritage by UNESCO and is still presented on Sundays at 7pm in the district of Palermo in Montevideo.