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Montevideo & Buenos Aires Adventure

Vinicius Almeida

Vinicius Almeida

5 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through Montevideo and Buenos Aires, exploring historic landmarks, lush parks, and vibrant cultural hubs.

Trip to Montevideo

Day 1Discovering Montevideo's Hidden Gems
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$0

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$ 5

Fortress General Artigas
Spanish fortress housing a military museum on a large hill overlooking the Bay of Montevideo.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Prado Park
Sprawling green space with boating, amusement park rides & pergolas of roses, plus a restaurant.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Palacio Salvo
1 of the country's tallest, this landmark building houses the Tango Museum, offices & residences.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
Day 2Immerse in Nature and Art in Montevideo
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$5

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$ 3

Museo Juan Manuel Blanes
Municipal art museum in a stately 1870 villa featuring extensive Uruguayan works & formal gardens.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
12 - 17 min

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Montevideo Botanical Garden
Educational garden featuring lush grounds & collections of native & international plant species.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Juan Pedro Fabini Square
Verdant plaza noted for its monumental fountain, Fuente del Entrevero, depicting a battle scene.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Unleashing Fun and Creativity in Montevideo
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$25

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$ 3

Juegos del Parque Rodó
Small, long-running amusement park with family-friendly rides, games & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Solis Theater
Ornate, monumental theater built in 1856 offering a diverse performing arts program & public tours.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $77 In total

Activities & Food:$66
Transport:$11

Trip to Buenos Aires

Day 1Discovering Montevideo's Hidden Gems
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$24

Teatro Colón
This grand theater (circa 1908) known for acoustics hosts classical music, operas, ballets & tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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Obelisco
Unveiled in 1936, this landmark obelisk made from Cordoba white stone is a popular meeting place.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Galerías Pacífico
Mural-filled shopping mall with tax-free shopping for visitors & guided tours of the grand building.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Immerse in Nature and Art in Montevideo
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$12

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$ 1

Parque Centenario
Scenic green space offering an amphitheater, a lake with ducks, murals, sculptures & a fountain.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Jardín Japonés
Garden with Japanese landscaping, ponds, exhibits & a plant nursery, plus a sushi restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$12
11 - 14 min

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El Ateneo Grand Splendid
This converted theater was first opened in 1919 & has now been converted into an elegant book store.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Unleashing Fun and Creativity in Montevideo
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$0

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$ 1

Centro Cultural Kirchner (CCK)
Expansive beaux arts cultural center showcasing a variety of musical performances & art exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Waterside city nature reserve with lagoons, marshland & forest, plus walking & cycling trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $77 In total

Activities & Food:$66
Transport:$11