Montevideo
The department of Uruguay's capital, full of charm with its old town, waterfront promenade and carnival culture.
Montevideo is Uruguay's smallest department, with boundaries that largely match the capital city, on the north shore of the Río de la Plata. The old town preserves colonial and neoclassical architecture, and Plaza Independencia, the Palacio Salvo, the Teatro Solís and the grill restaurants of the Mercado del Puerto are all highlights, while the long waterfront Rambla is ideal for walking and cycling. The carnival here is known for candombe drumming and murga performances. The best season is November to March. The gateway is Carrasco International Airport, and ferries run from the port to and from Buenos Aires.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Colonia & Montevideo River Crossing – Cross the river from Buenos Aires to spend three days exploring the Portuguese colonial town of Colonia and the old tow…
- Rocha Wild Coast Road Trip – Drive east along Route 10, connecting lighthouse towns, off-grid fishing villages, sea lions, and the Santa Teresa Fort…
- Uruguay Classic Coast by Bus – From the historic old town to the capital, then to Punta del Este and an off-grid fishing village, all by bus and ferry.
- Uruguay Wine Road Trip: River to Atlantic – From the riverside of Carmelo to Garzón on the Atlantic coast, traverse three major wine regions from west to east.
- Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Uruguay – Connect the city of tango, Iguazu Falls, Colonia, and the coastal wineries of Uruguay.