I am planning a trip to Montevideo and I was wondering what we could do there. (4 adults)

Answered by Ro Regue , Montevideo, Uruguay

Of course a 4 hours tour will be perfect. Ask in your hotel about the different companies that do it.
Well, I will tell you all the "must see" in Montevideo.
1) The most emblematic thing, is the "Rambla", this is the coastline. You can take bus D1 (it takes the coast from Pocitos to Carraco) is a regular bus, but comfortable.
2) Ciudad Vieja (avoid it by night) unless you are going to the pubs area, still by night be very alert. During business hours it is nice to visit, there you HAVE to visit all the MUSEUMS, they have FREE ADMISION, they are nice, and will show you the history of our country, there are many: MUseo Romantico, Casa de Lavalleja, Palacio Taranco, etc.
3) Artigas Mausoleum, some Uruguayans hate it because it was done during the dictatorship. BUT from my point of view (I am an Architect) I can tell you that it is very well done, very very simple yet impresive. It is located under "Plaza Independencia" Free admision as well.
4) Saturday before lunch GO to Ciudad Vieja, it is worth the visit, you will see people dancing Tango on the streets, music, and antiques vendors in Plaza Matriz.
There, at Plaza Matriz, you will find our Cathedral, and in front of the Cathedral, "EL cabildo" the place where the first constitution was signed. Also was the first jail in Montevideo, now is a museum, FREE admision as well.
5) FOOD:
There are nice restauants, of course, but to try beef go to "Mercado del Puerto" also located in Ciudad Vieja! Prices are right BUT double check, waiters use to think they are "SMART" double charging or doing some tricks...I hate that! but If you pay attention, ask the price before ordering, etc. You will eat very good beef and also some traditional food as well, you can ask for "Medio y Medio" witch is a blend of champagne and white wine, served chiled it is delitious, the price is very good, and it is a must!!!
- If you go to Carrasco (middle up class neighbourhood along the coast) you can find a nice restaurant, with good prices actually a very nice restautant, that are used to deal with turists, ti is Called "Garcia" it is right on Arocena Ave.
- Try "CHIVITOS" this is a speciality that we have in Uruguay. It is a beef sandwich, voted in travel chanel as the best sandwich in the world, if you want to try the best one, go to CHIVITERIA MARCOS, (Rambla & Coimbra st.) they will ask you what do you want, and you have to say: (poneme todo!) (put everything!) unless you do not like onion, or something else....
-PIZZA: The best place is Piza Subte (this is located downtown, Ejido St. & 18 de Julio) right in front of la Intendencia (Townhall). Ask for a muzzarella, or go for the stuffed pizzas, the one I love the most is "Hawaiana" nothing to do with american pizzas, be prepared!!!
-Desserts: You have to try: Massinis (From Carrera), and postre CHaja con DUrazno. Most of the restaurants have this desserts, but ask if they have the original (confiteria Carrera does the best Massini) and (postre Chaja, from Paysandu).
-Other thing is very nice to try are the sandwiches, you can try them if you go to Punta Carretas Mall, go for Oro del Rhin, ask for a capuchino with sandwiches, you can ask "mixtos" (jam and cheese) or "olimpico" letucce tomatoe, jam cheese, etc. You should try both, the bread is SOOOO SOFT that you can not imagine. I travel a lot and never find anything similar...
If you like Futbol, try to go to "stadio Centenario" specially if Uruguay plays! This stadium was built for the first WORLD CUP during 1930.
If you have any doubt, please contact me. I would love to help.
Have a great time in Montevideo!!!! (and if you have time, MUST GO TO PUNTA DEL ESTE)

Answered by Mirta Miletic , Montevideo, Uruguay

Hello pleasure to meet you.
There are many possibility to spent a good time in Montevideo.
But i recomend a regular 3 h tour with other people 26U$ per person and you can reserve with me this option.
If you like take a private tour in van and guide then the price is 160U$ per service.
If you come throu Colonia del Sacramento i can arrange your reception there and city tour with van or if you like just a tour guide to show to you the historical city woul´d be grait to, and then you can arrive by bus to Montevideo. There are tours visiting vinery near Montevideo and price is 115U$ for transportation and 24U$ per person for tasting.include 4 types of classic wines, together with regional cheese, selected cold cuts, and just baked bread.
there are trips to visit Punta del Este regular trips with other people i can do your resrvation price is 48U$ per person. Or private tour departure from Montevideo 350U$ for all day.
there are many other tours and possibilitys tell me what is yyour interes? Write me mirtamil@hotmail.com and i will sent you moore options and prices for diferent tours.

Answered by Leticia , Montevideo, Uruguay

Hi Jeff. It depends on the time of the year you will come and the ages of you. If you aswer that I can help you in detail.

Answered by Alison parafita , Montevideo, Uruguay

I would to suggest sth, but this girls have to say the perfect places.
have a great trip!
cheers!

Answered by Alison parafita , Montevideo, Uruguay

I would to suggest sth, but this girls have to say the perfect places.
have a great trip!
cheers!

Answered by laura bazzuro , Montevideo, Uruguay

Hi, Jim, it depends the age you have and what you liked. Yes, definitely you have to go to Ciudad Vieja, on a Saturday at Lunch to Mercado del Puerto, it is a big place full of typical "parrilladas", very good meat, sausages, and full of local people, dances, artcrafts,etc...and good shops...Also, the Rambla, and PUNTA DEL ESTE IS A MUST!!! one of our best beach resorts, beautiful..although now is winter...when are you coming?? there are a lot of tours, in hotels of montevideo.

ALSO, you should go for the day or two to COLONIA, a 3 hour drive from Montevideo by bus, a small city , historical one, very, very nice...with a fortress...good restaurants, too...
In Montevideo, there are a lot of good restaurants to visit near the Punta Carretas shopping, very big, and nice, and lots of places around there.

Good luck, if you come to punta del este let me know, as I am living there and can show you around.

Answered by Susana Guarnerio , Montevideo, Uruguay

Hi Jeff!
Montevideo is a beautiful and open city on the De La Plata River. Its environment is very clean and its peole is friendly and speaks English. You can visit the Rambla, the Cerro of Montevideo withs its Fortaleza, the Old City with the Solís Theater, The Ciudadela Door, the Sarandí Peatonal Street, the Old Market with its excellent restaurants and etc...And I stron recommend you to go to see Tango Spectacles in Sala Zitarrosa, Joven Tango, Museo del Vino.
Good Luck!!!

Answered by Gabriela González Xavier , Pocitos, Uruguay

Winter is the best time to visit Montevideo, plenty of museums, plays and films. You can also enjoy our varied cuisine, specially our barbecue called "parrilla". I recommend el Mercado del Puerto where you have many to choose from. And a tour around the Ciudad Vieja is a must, where you can see ancient buildings and crafts every day. The nightlife is busy this time of year, many clubs, pubs, specially in Pocitos, Punta Carretas and Buceo Soho (where the World Trade Center is).
If you need more advice about restaurants and clubs don't hesitate to contact me.
Have a good trip!

Answered by Raquel Taks , Ciudad de Montevideo, Uruguay

Mr Jeff Green depending your interests are differents things to do, tours, the old city neighbourhood, different kind of restaurants, tango, museums, I don´t know if you are interested in investments I´d help you, night life at the old city neighbourhood, theatre, let me know if you are interested in something special to do. You say you are 4 adults, men or women , your question must be more specifically for helping you better.
Also , you want to travel outside Montevideo? Are you going to rent a car? How long are you going to stay? I am trying to help you.

Answered by marianna rovira , Montevideo, Uruguay

ello welcome!!

In Montevideo there is everything to be .. it would be good to know when they would come, on what date and those who would like to know .. If you know something about Montevideo or around .. Maybe if you tell me I can arm your tastes something ...
We need to know in what month and date are to know that you can do .. I hope answer.
I have a 4x4 to 7 people and I walk across the Uruguay ... East of the Atlantic coast Resume is my specialty, but mountains and city also .. `` If you are interested can hire my services for me to get to the airport ejemplo.por rides or a pack of several days ...
The important thing is if they come to Uruguay try to see everything according to your interests.
I'm here and I am an expert to make trips that do not waste time and enjoy the ride in our own way ... Quiet, safe and very cool.

greetings and welcome
Marianna.