La Rambla & Pocitos Beach
Rambla de Montevideo / Playa de los Pocitos
A waterfront promenade running about 22 km through the city and linking several urban beaches. Cycling at dusk and sipping maté while watching the sunset is the most authentic Montevideo lifestyle.
Montevideo's La Rambla runs along the Río de la Plata from the Old Town east to Carrasco, a total length of about 22 km. It is one of the longest continuous urban waterfront promenades in the world, and in 2019 Uruguay placed it on its tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status. On one side is the wide estuary, whose water looks yellowish because fresh and salt water mix there. On the other side are apartment buildings and parks. A recommended activity is to rent a bike (there are public bike-share schemes and rental shops in the city) and ride east from the Old Town. Pass the waterfront of Barrio Sur and Palermo, the Punta Carretas lighthouse, and the giant 'MONTEVIDEO' letter sign, until you reach the busiest beach, Playa de los Pocitos. The sand curves in a gentle arc, backed by high-rise apartments. In summer it fills with locals sunbathing, playing football, and playing volleyball. In the evening, locals bring thermos flasks of maté and sit on the seawall to watch the sunset, the best time to experience the Uruguayan way of life. Further east are the Puerto del Buceo yacht marina and Playa Malvín. Lifeguards are on duty at summer beaches, so pay attention to the flag warnings when swimming. The coordinates point to Playa de los Pocitos.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Castillo Pittamiglio
- Punta Carretas Shopping
- Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales
- Parque Rodó
- Estadio Centenario & Museo del Fútbol
- Monumento a La Carreta
- Punta Carretas Lighthouse
- Feria de Tristán Narvaja