10 Things to do in Pocitos That You Shouldn't Miss

December 8, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Montevideo, a port city and the capital of Uruguay, is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a relaxing stroll past colonial era buildings and along beautiful beaches. The Ciudadela Gateway, the only remaining section of the wall that once surrounded the entire city, now serves as the entrance to Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's oldest neighborhood. Home to churches, museums, and theaters, at night the area comes alive with nightclubs playing Tango and Candombe music for crowds of dancers.
Restaurants in Montevideo

1. Legado Rider

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Legado Rider

Legado Rider is the best motorcycle Harley Davidson rental and tour company, renting all types of motorcycles while offering self-drive and guided motorcycle tours in Uruguay.

2. South Experiences

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5.0 based on 18 reviews

South Experiences

Book your tours for 50% less than cruises price!. Montevideo - Punta del Este - Puerto Madryn - Buenos Aires - Usuahia - Puerto Montt - Valparaiso.

3. CR Tour&Transfers

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CR Tour&Transfers

As a Venezuelan resident since 2015 in Uruguay, I dedicate myself together with my wife to design tourist tours adapted to the interests of the traveler. We focus on excellence in all aspects of the service we offer: punctuality, hygiene, friendliness, safety, reliability and knowledge.

4. Enredada

Juan P Laguna 3438 Corner with Marco Bruto, Montevideo 11300 Uruguay +598 99 284 925 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/enredadatelar/
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Enredada

5. Pocitos

Pocitos, Montevideo Uruguay +598 91 419 285 http://www.facebook.com/cuandopocitos.eraunafiestaalvaropayra
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4.5 based on 5,535 reviews

Pocitos

This fashionable seaside neighborhood has all the amenities: shopping malls, movies, restaurants and bars.

Reviewed By OwenB130

We had two days in Montevideo. On day one, we explored the old town and markets and on day two, we cycled here for lunch and to visit the Montevideo sign at the eastern end of the beach.

6. Iglesia San Juan Bautista

Monsenor Dgo. Tamburini 1210 Pocitos, Montevideo 11320 Uruguay +598 2708 0014 https://www.facebook.com/sanjuanpocitos
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Iglesia San Juan Bautista

7. Plaza Jose Pedro Varela

Boulevard Gral. Artigas Between Canelones and Avda Brasil, Montevideo 11300 Uruguay
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Plaza Jose Pedro Varela

8. Museo Naval

Rambla de Gaulle esq. Luis Alberto de Herrera, Montevideo Uruguay +598 2622 1084 http://www.armada.gub.uy
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Museo Naval

Reviewed By VAPilot - Vienna, United States

This museum is about 6 miles from the old town quarter of Montevideo or about 3 miles from the tourist hotel section. About a 10 minute cab ride or a 30 minute walk along the coast. The museum has a nice park outside and is right on the coast. It is completely self-guided. Entry requires a 40 Uruguayan Peso "donation"- about US $1. Well worth it, to preserve this gem. Inside, there are artifacts related to general Spanish / Columbian maritime history, Uruguayan naval history and Antarctica, but the star attractions undoubtedly have to do with the Battle of the River Plate, 1939, when the German pocket battleship, the Graf Spee, faced off against the British South Atlantic squadron (HMS Exeter, Ajax and Achilles) and came off second-best, resulting in the first major British naval victory of WWII. They have a 45 minute movie about the battle at the museum. It's in Spanish and on a loop, although there's an English version if you ask. Well worth a 45 minute to 1.5 hour ramble through.

9. Vaiven Outlet

Av.Gl. Rivera 3430, Montevideo 11324 Uruguay +598 2623 2886
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Vaiven Outlet

10. Montevideo Sign

Rambla Republica del Peru, Montevideo Uruguay
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4.0 based on 2,209 reviews

Montevideo Sign

Reviewed By WorldTravelers34 - Chicago, United States

This is a very popular tourist attraction as everyone wants their picture taken here with the backdrop of the beach and skyline. It is located in the bay area of Pocitos. The sign often changes colors as it is painted to support different causes.

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