What to do and see in Uruguay, Uruguay: The Best Neighborhoods

March 7, 2022 Concepcion Newsome

Coordinates: 33°S 56°W / 33°S 56°W / -33; -56
Restaurants in Uruguay

1. Barrio Historico

Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay +598 94 316 448 http://www.colonianet.com
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4.5 based on 8,578 reviews

Barrio Historico

This historic section of town takes you back to the 17th and 18th centuries, with an array of interesting museums, an historic lighthouse and Uruguay’s oldest church.

Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States

While in Buenos Aires, Argentina, my wife and I took the ferry over to Uruguay and spent a beautiful February 2020 day exploring this gorgeous historical neighborhood. From the lovely cobblestones, to the various historic sites such as the lighthouse and convent ruins, to the cannons, there is much to see during a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento. There is also a lot of fascinating history to learn while exploring Barrio Historico.

2. 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.

3. Ciudad Vieja

Pza. Independencia 832 Piso 1, Montevideo Uruguay +598 99 687 520 http://www.viveruruguay.com/2014/05/mirante-panoramico-montevideu-.html
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4.0 based on 6,711 reviews

Ciudad Vieja

This “Old City” by the harbor retains remnants of the past, like iron gates and colonial street lamps, and, with antique shops, museums and cafes, it’s a great place for browsing.

Reviewed By OwenB130

Beautiful atmospheric old town: sunny skies, pedestrianised malls, street vendors, old buildings, the sea, graffiti, the smell of marijuana and lots of leafy plazas. Felt safe.

4. Pueblo Eden

El Eden Uruguay [email protected] https://www.puebloeden.com/
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Pueblo Eden

5. Plaza Mayor

Missiones de Los Tapes, Colonia del Sacramento 70000 Uruguay http://mapadomundo.org/colonia-del-sacramento/plaza-mayor/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 437 reviews

Plaza Mayor

Reviewed By sgollasch - Hamburg, Germany

A really small part of Colonia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beautiful, unique and not overly touristic. We had a three hour stopover on the way from Buenos Aires to Montivideo. This is good enough to walk all the old part of town and have lunch until you continue. When you be in this regions anyway, you woudl regret tp have missed to see this. Climb up the lighthouse to see it from the top - GREAT VIEW.

6. Barrio Sur

Montevideo Uruguay
Excellent
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3.5 based on 147 reviews

Barrio Sur

The unique sound of candombe – a Uruguayan musical rhythm – is best experienced on weekends in the Barrio Sur, the center of Montevideo’s African Uruguayan community.

7. Pueblo 25 De Agosto

Florida Department, 94002 Uruguay +598 94 356 116 https://turismo.gub.uy/index.php/lugares-para-ir/region-centro-sur/pueblos/villa-25-de-agosto
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Pueblo 25 De Agosto

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