Adventure Guide
Things To Do
While you're visiting I'm sure you'd like to see what Uruguay has to offer? Here is a short list of what to make sure you visit during your stay.
Ciudad Vieja (Old City) is the tourism center of the city and for good reason it's beautiful! It won't take you very long though one day is enough. Walk down Sarandi street starting at the Puerta de la Ciudadela (entrance to Ciudad Vieja). From there you will pass may courtyards, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, and art galleries. Make sure to look up, the architecture is stunning in that part of the city.
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Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja (Old City) is the tourism center of the city and for good reason it's beautiful! It won't take you very long though one day is enough. Walk down Sarandi street starting at the Puerta de la Ciudadela (entrance to Ciudad Vieja). From there you will pass may courtyards, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, and art galleries. Make sure to look up, the architecture is stunning in that part of the city.
Uruguay is a creative hub and there are art galleries absolutely everywhere. Make sure to visit the Gurvich and Garcia museum while in the old city.
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Museo Gurvich
524 SarandíUruguay is a creative hub and there are art galleries absolutely everywhere. Make sure to visit the Gurvich and Garcia museum while in the old city.
Uruguay is a creative hub and there are art galleries absolutely everywhere. Make sure to visit the Garcia and Gurvich museum while in the old city.
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Torres Garcia Múzeum
683 SarandíUruguay is a creative hub and there are art galleries absolutely everywhere. Make sure to visit the Garcia and Gurvich museum while in the old city.
This is the burial ground of the infamous Artigus and entrance to Ciudad Vieja (old city). Make sure to follow the steps down beside the massive status of Artigus on a horse in the middle of the plaza. This will lead you to the ashes of Artigues and his memorial.
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Függetlenség tér
Plaza IndependenciaThis is the burial ground of the infamous Artigus and entrance to Ciudad Vieja (old city). Make sure to follow the steps down beside the massive status of Artigus on a horse in the middle of the plaza. This will lead you to the ashes of Artigues and his memorial.
Very close to our home, this is a great starting place to begin your walk to Ciudad Vieja (old city). Although not the most direct, this plaza walks you past the courthouse of Uruguay. If you cross the street they often feature photos of this plaza through the ages, as it has always been a center for the city. Make sure to stop by the Mercado de Los Artesanos (Craftsmen Market) next to the square to pick up some very special souvenirs.
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Plaza de Cagancha
Very close to our home, this is a great starting place to begin your walk to Ciudad Vieja (old city). Although not the most direct, this plaza walks you past the courthouse of Uruguay. If you cross the street they often feature photos of this plaza through the ages, as it has always been a center for the city. Make sure to stop by the Mercado de Los Artesanos (Craftsmen Market) next to the square to pick up some very special souvenirs.
This is one of the most amazing parks in the city, it's truly incredible how the Uruguayan culture values their public spaces and make the most of them. Make sure to visit on a day you have good weather, and sit by the Rambla with the locals at sunset. Here you will find statues, fountains, wandering walkways, a pond with boats to rent, cafes and plenty of space to sit on the grass in the sun.
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Parque Rodo
Avenue Julio Herrera y ReissigThis is one of the most amazing parks in the city, it's truly incredible how the Uruguayan culture values their public spaces and make the most of them. Make sure to visit on a day you have good weather, and sit by the Rambla with the locals at sunset. Here you will find statues, fountains, wandering walkways, a pond with boats to rent, cafes and plenty of space to sit on the grass in the sun.
Open every day except for Monday, the National Museo is a FREE gallery located in Parque Rodo. They always have an interesting exhibit of local work and foreign art. If you are in the area it's worth a visit.
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Nemzeti Képzőművészeti Múzeum
2283 Av Tomas GiribaldiOpen every day except for Monday, the National Museo is a FREE gallery located in Parque Rodo. They always have an interesting exhibit of local work and foreign art. If you are in the area it's worth a visit.
If you are interested in visiting the home of a famous local poet, the space is really beautiful. It right on the Rambla and covered in beautiful blue and white tiles. This Museo is open every day except for Sunday.
Visit the website: www.museozorrilla.gub.uy
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Museum Juan Zorrilla de San Martin
96 José Luis Zorrilla de San MartínIf you are interested in visiting the home of a famous local poet, the space is really beautiful. It right on the Rambla and covered in beautiful blue and white tiles. This Museo is open every day except for Sunday.
Visit the website: www.museozorrilla.gub.uy
Have you heard on the infamous Gaucho, the equivalent of an Uruguayan cowboy? They have a fun FREE exhibit on the Gaucho customs and Mate culture. This Museo is open Monday - Thursday.
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Museo del Gaucho and Currency - Palacio Heber Jackson
998 Av. 18 de JulioHave you heard on the infamous Gaucho, the equivalent of an Uruguayan cowboy? They have a fun FREE exhibit on the Gaucho customs and Mate culture. This Museo is open Monday - Thursday.
The Intendencia (city hall) of Montevideo Uruguay has a viewing deck open to the public. If you are walking past, take a peek inside and ride the elevator to the top for a great view of the city.
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Intendencia de Montevideo
1360 Av. 18 de JulioThe Intendencia (city hall) of Montevideo Uruguay has a viewing deck open to the public. If you are walking past, take a peek inside and ride the elevator to the top for a great view of the city.
Make sure to take a walk along the Rambla, or bus to Playa Pocitos. Not too far from where we are located this beach has the Cartel de Montevideo (Montevideo sign) on the hill going down to the beach. This is a great place for a photo to remember your visit!
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De los Pocitos Beach
Make sure to take a walk along the Rambla, or bus to Playa Pocitos. Not too far from where we are located this beach has the Cartel de Montevideo (Montevideo sign) on the hill going down to the beach. This is a great place for a photo to remember your visit!
If you are up for an adventure Villa Serrana is a peaceful valley nestled in the rolling hills of Minas. To get there we recommend renting a car and enjoying a quick weekend getaway into nature. The drive is 2hrs, most cars a standard.
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Villa Serrana
If you are up for an adventure Villa Serrana is a peaceful valley nestled in the rolling hills of Minas. To get there we recommend renting a car and enjoying a quick weekend getaway into nature. The drive is 2hrs, most cars a standard.
For a small town beach escape, take a bus from Tres Cruces to Piriapolis. This tiny down is such a treat, and when there is warm weather you can see why people flock here in the summer.
To purchase bus tickets go in person or purchase online: www.trescruces.com.uy/terminal/
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Piriápolis
For a small town beach escape, take a bus from Tres Cruces to Piriapolis. This tiny down is such a treat, and when there is warm weather you can see why people flock here in the summer.
To purchase bus tickets go in person or purchase online: www.trescruces.com.uy/terminal/
This small town is another touristic hub. Once a Portuguese fortress its cobblestone roads, ruins and boutique shops are picturesque. This is a very tiny town and can easily be walked in 1-2 days. If you have a car Colonia is known for their vineyards and cheese production.
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Colonia del Sacramento
This small town is another touristic hub. Once a Portuguese fortress its cobblestone roads, ruins and boutique shops are picturesque. This is a very tiny town and can easily be walked in 1-2 days. If you have a car Colonia is known for their vineyards and cheese production.
Casapueblo is a hotel/restaurant once the home of famous Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. It is located at Camino a la Ballena in Punta Del Esta and has a breathtaking view of the Rio de Plata.
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Casapueblo
Mar MediterraneoCasapueblo is a hotel/restaurant once the home of famous Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. It is located at Camino a la Ballena in Punta Del Esta and has a breathtaking view of the Rio de Plata.
Punta del Este is the most famous district (State, Province) of Uruguay. This is where the rich and famous go to vacation and is world know for the beauty of its beaches. Among the many restaurants, bars, hotels, and resorts in the part of the country, they also have a famous statue of a hand reaching out from the beach.
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Punta del Este ujja
km 162.500 Avenue Eduardo Victor HaedoPunta del Este is the most famous district (State, Province) of Uruguay. This is where the rich and famous go to vacation and is world know for the beauty of its beaches. Among the many restaurants, bars, hotels, and resorts in the part of the country, they also have a famous statue of a hand reaching out from the beach.
Rocha is another well know district (State, Province) of Uruguay. More relaxed then Punta del Esta, Rocha attracts all types of people and has a strong "hippy" culture. Punta del Diablo is only one of the many beautiful beachside towns they have covering the coast. If you are looking for something off the beaten track look to visit Rocha.
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Punta del Diablo
Rocha is another well know district (State, Province) of Uruguay. More relaxed then Punta del Esta, Rocha attracts all types of people and has a strong "hippy" culture. Punta del Diablo is only one of the many beautiful beachside towns they have covering the coast. If you are looking for something off the beaten track look to visit Rocha.
Built inside a refurbished train station the building space is quite beautiful. This market has plenty of tourist shops, a food court, and other curated food stalls. If you have a rainy day and need something to do its a nice place to visit.
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Montevideo mezőgazdasági piac - MAM
2220 José L. TerraBuilt inside a refurbished train station the building space is quite beautiful. This market has plenty of tourist shops, a food court, and other curated food stalls. If you have a rainy day and need something to do its a nice place to visit.
The Palacio Legislativo is absolutely stunning both the outside and inside. The offer tours Monday to Friday in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
The tour costs:
U$S 3,00 (dólares americanos) o $ 90 (pesos uruguayos)
For further tour details follow the link below:
https://parlamento.gub.uy/sobreelparlamento/palacio/visitas
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Törvényhozási palota
Avenida de las LeyesThe Palacio Legislativo is absolutely stunning both the outside and inside. The offer tours Monday to Friday in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
The tour costs:
U$S 3,00 (dólares americanos) o $ 90 (pesos uruguayos)
For further tour details follow the link below:
https://parlamento.gub.uy/sobreelparlamento/palacio/visitas