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Recently I attend to Antel Arena, the main local Arena for big concerts here in Uruguay, I saw The cure! Never in my wilders dreams expect to have that chance., if you are a tourist or maybe a local that never went there, here are some tips: -Use public transportation: is shipper, less chaotic at the end and pretty…
Punta Carretas Shopping is a recycled penitentiary which was originally inaugurated in 1910. For decades, this jail and the church were the only important buildings in this neighborhood. Once an abandoned place, this location turned into a relevant 3 stores mall with 210 shops and an exclusive proposal when it comes…
The Carnival Museum is opposite the port of Montevideo. It is an interesting way of understanding the feeling of this festival that managed to join different cultures.It is well-known that Montevideo celebrates the longest carnival in the world. It goes January till March and it includes rehearsals, stage…
Fun Fun is that charming place you must know while you are in Montevideo. A place with history, memories, images. Its owners' warmth makes Tango more than a simple musical style! This place invites you with its traditional and exclusive drink called "Uvita". Montevideo´s night has a bit of FUN FUN in it ;)
Montevideo is known for its countless fairs. The largest and most popular one takes place on Sunday morning, on Tristán Narvaja Street, and its one of the typical tours of the city! The offer of items is as vast and rich as extravagant. You can buy from the traditional Sunday lunch pasta to books, vinyls, antiques…
Manos del Uruguay is a non-profit social organization which, since 1968, has provided jobs for craftswomen living in Uruguay rural areas. In Manos, garments are designed and knitted -mainly with wool yarns- for the local market and for renowned international brand-name clothesManos del Uruguay defends and promotes…
Get yourself a bike and go cruising along the walking-jogging-cycling track that follows the riverfront Rambla! Bikes can be rented at both the Montevideo Hostel and the Ciudad Vieja Hostel. If all that seems a bit too energetic, bus 64 goes Av 18 de Julio along the coast road - just jump off when you see a beach you…
A visit to Montevideo really wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Teatro Solis. Teatro Solis is a real gem, a credit to Uruguay, and a fine example of Uruguayan history. The official inauguration of the Teatro Solis was on the 25th of August, 1856 – over 150 years ago – and today it continues to be an…
Estadio Centenario is a stadium in Parque Batlle, Montevideo, Uruguay, used primarily for football. The stadium was built between 1929 and 1930 to host the 1930 FIFA World Cup, as well as to commemorate the centennial of Uruguay's first constitution. It is listed by FIFA as one of the football world's classic…
4 stars hotel located at our financial district. Four Points by Sheraton Montevideo is conveniently located in front of the city hall, a kilometer (10 blocks) away from Montevideo's old city, and five minutes away from Montevideo's Harbor. Its facilities include 135 bedrooms, an indoor heated pool and a restaurant.
The 160 meters high Tower of modern aesthetics, along with four other buildings serve as headquarters for the public telecommunications company ANTEL. Within the complex, there is a tourist lookout, which is accessed through a panoramic elevator. There is also an interior public plaza, a 370 person auditorium, and…
Palacio Legislativo - national parliament, the first one in South America and an iconic symbol of Uruguay´s long lasting democracy.The construction of this building started in 1904 sponsored by the government of President José Batlle y Ordoñez.It was designed by Italian architects Vittorio Meano and Gaetano Moretti…
The Bar and Restaurant El Hacha (The Axe) is the oldest in Uruguay. Born as a General Store, along with the founding of the city, it was known for many years as the General Store of Juan Vázquez. On April 15, 1794, he named it after an infamous crime of the time, known eversince as EL HACHA (The Axe); and eventually…
A chance to live the protected area of the beautiful Santa Lucia River, making a boat ride comfortable and safe, listening to the sound of birds, watching a unique landscape, sipping a drink and enjoying the experience rather than the attractive navigation.
Punta Brava Lighthouse (Faro de Punta Brava), also known as Punta Carretas Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Punta Carretas, Montevideo, Uruguay. It was built in 1876, and is 21m tall. Its light reaches 15 miles away, with a flash every ten seconds. The lighthouse is still important for guiding boats into the Banco…
The Cerro (hill) has a height of 135 meters. At its summit is the Fortaleza General Artigas, its construction was complete in 1811, and it was the protagonist of important moments in the country’s history. It shelters a military museum and a historic lighthouse, the first in the Rio de la Plata. Down the hill you can…
This place is exclusively devoted to contemporary art. Located in a renovated part of the ex-Miguelete prison.
Above the Rodo Park quarries, across the Ramirez Beach is the Summer Theatre “Ramón Collazo”. A lot of important events take place here. The vault of the stage refurbished following the style of Eladio Dieste, a leading creator of the Uruguayan architect construction technology called “Armed Ceramics” worthing…
The centre of traditional Uruguayan food and beverage in Montevideo is the Mercado del Puerto ("Port Market"). This complex contains a considerable range of restaurants and cafes.La Palenque restaurant serves Uruguayan and Spanish cuisine with a variety of lamb, pork and cold meats dishes with vegetables, paella, rice…
Regarding the grill rioplatense, with fifteen years of experience, La Vaca offers a varied menu of meat stamped author, accompanied by a buffet or salad bar. Those who prefer can choose the classic accompaniments. Also, the chef's specialties are an option to consider in this grill that over the years has earned a…
There is so much in clothes and shoes – I wouldn’t even begin to know where to look! Close to Christmas and New Year, this is the place to go to get your supply of fireworks. Also, around any “themed event” you will find all you need. Now for example, the shops are full of Halloween supplies and decorations. A lot…
The Juan Manuel Blanes Municipal Museum of the Arts is located some distance the center of Montevideo but the trek there is worth it. Housed in a gorgeous mansion, you can begin to understand the present-day culture of the country, and the works of the artists on permanent exhibition give much insight into the…
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