Montevideo
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport
On your arrival at Carrasco airport, you can take a taxi or uber to your hotel in Montevideo. Taxis are parked outside as you exit the airport. It will take between 30 and 40 minutes to reach your hotel. We advise you to request the driver to take you along the “rambla” (see promenade) to enjoy the view of the river “Río de la Plata”. The cost of the transfer by taxi is 2400 Uruguayan pesos (aprox USD 60).
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About Montevideo
Montevideo is capital of Uruguay and also the southernmost capital city in the Americas. Montevideo is known as one of Latin America’s most liberal and safest cities, as well as South America’s highest-ranking city for quality of living.
Safety
Although Montevideo is a fairly safe city compared to other cities in Latin America, we recommend you to take precautions. Please take care of your wallet and valuables and avoid visiting the old part of the city (Ciudad Vieja) at night.
Weather
Temperature in September ranges between 16°C and 20°C Celsius during the day but it can get cooler in the evening up to 14°C. We recommend you bring both light and warm clothing.
Places to visit in Montevideo
- Ciudad vieja: this is the old part of the city (during the day only)
- Visit the Mercado del Puerto (old port market) where you can enjoy some of the best grilled beef (at lunch time only, closed in the evening)
- Visit the art museums Museo Gurvich and Museo Torres García
- Take a guided tour of Palacio Salvo
- Walk along the rambla of Montevideo, nearly 14 miles of waterfront sidewalk. Read more