Montevideo Holidays 2012

Montevideo at a Glance

Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo is a vibrant city rich in culture and history, reflected in its eclectic architecture. Stretching nearly 20km from east to west, the city wears many faces, from its industrial port to the exclusive residential suburb of Carrasco near the airport. In the historic downtown business district, art deco and neoclassical buildings jostle for space alongside grimy, worn-out skyscrapers, while across town the shopping malls and modern high-rises of beach communities.

You'll Love Montevideo if...

• Are nostalgic for a colonial city, where remnants of a bygone era are reflected in everything from the architecture to the cuisine.
• Are looking for an inspired destination, where a rich history and vibrant cultural pastimes combine.
• Don’t want to break the bank white still be in search of an experienced filled trip. The city offers value for money and many inexpensive and interesting things to do.

Montevideo Top Attractions

• Plaza Independencia is at the heart of Montevideo's Ciudad Vieja, 'old city'. This broad square, lined with palms, is dominated by a huge statue of José Artigas, Uruguay's greatest hero.
• In the middle of the downtown Plaza Independencia is the Mausoleo de Artigas, whose aboveground portion is a 17m, 30-ton statue of the country's independence hero. Below street level an honor guard keeps 24-hour vigil over Artigas' remains.
• Palacio Salvo, Next to Plaza Independencia. The one time tallest building in South America, the Palacio Salvo still dominates Montevideo's skyline. You can take an elevator to the top at no cost for a breath taking panoramic view of the city.

Montevideo Highlights

• Mercado del Puerto, on the Ciudad Vieja waterfront, is the classic place to eat in Montevideo. For some after dinner entertainment head to El Pony Pisadar. This thriving bar and disco has two locations in Montevideo featuring live music nightly; depending on the evening and the location, you may find yourself dancing to blues, Brazilian, flamenco, oldies, soul, Latin or rock covers
• The Rambla waterside roadway has people biking, fishing, drinking mate, and enjoying the great views. 22 kilometres-long, the Rambla goes along Montevideo's waterfront. This is lovely at sunset and a great way to get some insight into local life in Montevideo.
• Spend a snday morning at La Feria Tristán Narvaja Flea Market where vendors sell everything from t-shirts to antiques to kitchen supplies. It's right off of 18 de Julio Ave. and the entrance is often marked by people selling puppies.
• Estancia Del Puerto is featured on Anthony Bourdain's 'No Reservations'. It's an All You Can Eat meat bar and well worth a visit for any meat lovers visiting Montevideo.

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