Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay. It is Uruguay’s largest city with a population of around 1,326,000. Today, Montevideo is a beacon of South America as it offers the highest standard of living anywhere on the continent. The city has many alluring characteristics, perhaps the most valuable for tourists is that Montevideo is extremely pedestrian friendly, meaning you can walk around and enjoy all the magnificent sights Uruguay’s capital has to offer.
Tourist Sightseeing
The best tourist hotspots in Montivideo start with entering the city in style. La Puerta de la Ciudadela is the gateway to Ciudad Vieja (Old City). At every angle you will find interesting buildings. Then head on over to the Plaza de la Constitucíon, the largest square in the old city. Near by is the cathedral, the Town Hall and the Museo Histórico Nacional (National Historical Museum).
The Plaza Independencia is between the old and the new city, you can’t miss it, it has a monument of revolutionary leader José Gervasio Artigas and the country’s tallest building, the Palacio Salvo. Nearby is the Teatro Solís.
Avenida 18 de Julio is very busy, here you will find many of Montevideo’s theatres, museums and art galleries.