Beach near Montevideo, Uruguay

Montevideo Travel Guide

Uruguay

Montevideo is Uruguay’s capital and largest city, with a population of 1,774,396. It sits on the country’s southern coast, facing the Río de la Plata, and combines a substantial urban area with a long run of city beaches.

Most international visitors arrive through Carrasco International Airport (MVD). Several beaches are close to the city, including Ramírez Beach at 1.8 kilometres, Pocitos Beach at 2.2 kilometres and Gas Beach at 3.4 kilometres, with further options along the coast such as Buceo Beach, Malvín beach and English Beach.

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Local time

1,774,396

Population

6,865 miles away

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Weather in Montevideo

Wed

10°

Thu

11°

Fri

12°

Know before you go

Pays in UYU

Plug type Type C & Type F & Type L (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +598

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Uruguay for various services. While not always explicitly included in the bill, it is appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Montevideo

Jan

25°7

Feb

26°8

Mar

25°13

Apr

20°10

May

17°7

Jun

14°7

Jul

12°4

Aug

14°9

Sep

16°7

Oct

19°8

Nov

21°9

Dec

23°9

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Montevideo

  • Ramírez Beach

    Ramírez Beach

    1.8 km away

  • Pocitos Beach

    Pocitos Beach

    2.2 km away

  • Gas Beach

    Gas Beach

    3.4 km away

  • Buceo Beach

    4.1 km away

  • Malvín beach

    Malvín beach

    5.2 km away

  • Capurro beach

    6.1 km away

  • Honda Beach

    6.6 km away

  • English Beach

    7.3 km away

Things to do in Montevideo

  1. National Museum of Visual Arts

    art museum

    1.4 km

  2. Teatro Solís

    opera and ballet

    3.4 km

  3. Museo Torres Garcia

    art museum

    3.4 km

  4. Museo Nacional de Historia Natural

    history museum

    1.6 km

  5. Artigas Mausoleum

    monument

    3.3 km

  6. Ateneo de Montevideo

    cultural center

    2.5 km

  7. Palacio Taranco

    history museum

    4.1 km

  8. Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indígena

    art museum

    4.2 km

Getting there

Carrasco International Airport · 14.3 km

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