Montevideo event weekends: what to do between sessions
A relaxed capital on the Río de la Plata, with the 22 km Rambla, the Centenario stadium of the first World Cup and Punta del Este up the coast.
Events we cover in Montevideo
Arriving
Carrasco (MVD) is 30 minutes from the centre.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Ciudad Vieja | Old town guesthouses. |
| Mid-range | Pocitos | Beach neighbourhood. |
| Splurge | Carrasco | Sofitel casino hotel. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hostel Ciudad Vieja
- Mid-range: Hyatt Centric Montevideo
- Splurge: Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Beaches in Pocitos.
Rainy-day backups
- Museo Andes 1972.
Free things to do
- La Rambla.
- Museo del Fútbol at the Centenario (small fee).
Getting around
- Buses and Uber.