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Montevideo: A Journey Through Art and Nature

Amanda T.

Amanda T.

18 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Montevideo, where art and nature intertwine. Discover captivating masterpieces at the National Museum of Visual Arts and explore the historic Fortress General Artigas. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo and delve into the artistic legacy at Museo Juan Manuel Blanes. Be enchanted by the grandeur of Solis Theater and find tranquility amidst the lush beauty of Montevideo Botanical Garden.

Day 1Unveiling Artistic Treasures
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$0

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$ 8

1.4 Mérit Montevideo Apart & Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Puerto Market
Grand 19th-century market building filled with bustling, meat-centric restaurants & bars.
No time set
Free
11 - 14 min

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National Museum Of Visual Arts
Visual arts museum since 1911 featuring works by many Uruguayan artists & an outdoor sculpture park.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
Day 2Immersing in Local Flavors and History
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$10

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$ 10

1.4 Mérit Montevideo Apart & Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Contemporary Art Space
Cultural space in a converted 1800s prison featuring exhibitions of contemporary art.
No time set
Free
12 - 18 min

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Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo
Celebrated market offering local produce & groceries, gift shops, specialty stores & a food court.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Museo Juan Manuel Blanes
Municipal art museum in a stately 1870 villa featuring extensive Uruguayan works & formal gardens.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
$5
17 - 21 min

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Craftsmen market
Gifts, art & crafts by local artists displayed in a quaint, high-ceilinged space with wood floors.
No time set
Free
8 - 11 min

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Museo de Historia del Arte
Museum with a range of art, from prehistoric & Egyptian collections to pieces from Greece & Rome.
No time set
$5
1 - 2 min

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Mirador panorámico de la Intendencia de Montevideo
No time set
Free
Day 3The Grandeur of Performing Arts
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$25

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$ 5

1.4 Mérit Montevideo Apart & Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Solis Theater
Ornate, monumental theater built in 1856 offering a diverse performing arts program & public tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
Day 4Serenity in Nature's Embrace
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$5

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$ 8

1.4 Mérit Montevideo Apart & Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Montevideo Botanical Garden
Educational garden featuring lush grounds & collections of native & international plant species.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Museo del Azulejo
No time set
$5

Budget breakdown: $70 In total

Activities & Food:$40
Transport:$30