Montevideo
Uruguay · Departamento de MontevideoUY
Capital and largest city of Uruguay
Montevideo is the capital and largest city of Uruguay. As of the 2023 census, the city proper has a population of 1,287,452, making up about 36.8% of the country's total population, in an area of 201 square kilometers (78 sq mi). Montevideo is situated on the southern coast of the country, on the northeastern bank of the Río de la Plata.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,302,954
- Coordinates
- -34.903, -56.188
- Timezone
- America/Montevideo
- Elevation
- 41 m
Overview of Montevideo
Montevideo belongs to Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay and has the feel of a big-city destination. It counts about 1,302,954 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, water sports and culture. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Montevideo
Nature in Montevideo
(21)The nature shortlist for Montevideo: Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Everything listed here comes from what Montevideo is actually tagged with. Altogether 21 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Montevideo
(19)Under water sports, Montevideo is tagged with Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Montevideo.
Culture in Montevideo
(18)Culture in Montevideo covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 18 entries in our dataset. The list follows Montevideo's own activity tags.
Sports in Montevideo
(15)On the sports side, Montevideo offers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Montevideo is actually tagged with. Altogether 15 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Montevideo
(13)Adventure in Montevideo covers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Counting everything, 13 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Montevideo.
Nightlife in Montevideo
(10)Under nightlife, Montevideo is tagged with Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Montevideo.
Wellness in Montevideo
(7)Montevideo records Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Montevideo's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Montevideo
(4)Looking for family? Montevideo has Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Montevideo's own activity tags.
Shopping in Montevideo
(2)Under shopping, Montevideo is tagged with Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Montevideo's own activity tags.
More to do in Montevideo
(2)Montevideo's other activities entries include Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Montevideo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Montevideo
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Montevideo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Montevideo is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: America/Montevideo.
Similar destinations
Places near Montevideo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Montevideo known for?
- Montevideo, in Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,302,954 residents.
- What can you do in Montevideo?
- Recorded activities in Montevideo include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Montevideo?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Montevideo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Montevideo located?
- Montevideo is located in Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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