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Montevideo

Easygoing capital of mate and the rambla

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Ciudad Vieja · Historic quarter

Uruguay's oldest quarter of colonial buildings, plazas and museums by the port. Best: Oct–Apr

Rambla de Montevideo · Waterfront

A 22-km seaside promenade for walking, cycling and sunset mate along the Plate. Best: Oct–Apr

Teatro Solís · Historic theatre

Elegant 1856 neoclassical theatre, the country's premier stage for opera and ballet. Best: Year-round

Mercado del Puerto · Market

Iron-roofed market of parrilla grills serving Uruguay's famous wood-fired asado. Best: Year-round

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo · Museum

Contemporary art museum in historic building with regional and international works. Best: Year-round

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