Montevideo is the youngest and most modern capital of South America, founded between 1724 and 1730, but became the country’s capital until 1824. It is the southernmost capital in Latin America. Montevideo is a contemporary metropolis, a port city beside the most beautiful beaches in Uruguay. The city is often seen as a playground for Argentina and Brazil for their summer holidays.

Half the population lives in Montevideo in Uruguay, so that you can imagine how thrives Uruguayan culture, education, business and tourism. You’ll find that it is one of the safest cities in South America, a perfect place to relax and enjoy the visit.

In Montevideo we have beaches for all tastes. The Pocitos, Buceo, Malvin, Playa de los Ingleses, Playa Verde and Punta Gorda. There is also a beach on the road that runs along the coast and which connects with Montevideo, near the border with Brazil. So if you cannot get you like a beach, no problem, go to the next.

Cagancha Plaza or Plaza de la Libertad is a good place to start our visit in the capital. There are people who volunteered to serve as a guide for the Old City. Here also lies the tourist office. If we approach the Theater Solís impress us at first sight is a replica of the Theater Maria Guerrero in Madrid. On the Avenue July 18 is the Museum of Gaucho, where we know the typical Uruguayan cowboy.

The Palacio Salvo is the one that dominates the skyline with its needle in Montevideo and contrasts sharply with some of the buildings around them made. At the time that was lifted was the tallest building in South America. The original intention was that this was a great hotel, with a few luxury apartments, but this never worked and now serves as an office building. Located in Independence Square, gateway to the old city, where you can see part of the ancient wall.

In the old city is the Plaza de la Constitución, where you can see the Cathedral. It has recently been restored, but has not lost its charm its external structure. In this square is also the Town Hall, the Museum of History, which while not the most interesting of the city, it is showing the history of Montevideo.

The Mercado del Puerto, is a fish market in the open air, similar to others who are in South America. It is also one of the best places for the delicious fresh seafood lunch prepared ahead of ours. You can take a stroll through all the posts and choose what you like best. There are several restaurants specializing in beef.

Sports enthusiasts will stop at the Centenario Stadium, where he played the first final of the World Cup in 1930. On that occasion, the victory was for the Uruguayans.

The best time to visit Montevideo is in October when it celebrates the Week of Tango, a great celebration throughout the city. Each holiday is dedicated to a specific type of tango. It is curious but not Uruguay celebrates Christmas as such, it is called Family Day, while a week is called Saint Weeks of tourism. Why not, thanks to its beaches, Montevideo is essential in summer, but we must try to avoid the month of February, when everything is more expensive and the influx of tourists is almost overwhelming.

How to get there?
Carrasco International Airport is located 20 kilometers from Montevideo. The rate of departure from the airport to Europe is $ 12, and from there you can fly to Buenos Aires in just 20 minutes. From the airport there are buses or taxis that connect to the city center. You can also access Montevideo through his port. In two hours and fifteen minutes can be reached by boat from Montevideo to Buenos Aires.