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10 Days in Montevideo: A Journey of Culture and Delights

Peke 99

23 Nov 2023

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Embark on a 10-day adventure in Montevideo, Uruguay, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and culinary delights of this charming city. From historic museums to cozy cafes, each day offers a new and exciting experience. Join us as we explore the hidden gems and indulge in the flavors of Montevideo.

Trip to Montevideo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art and Pastries - Panadería Santoral, Museo Figari, Tomate

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$34

Panadería Santoral

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Museo Figari

Artist & writer Pedro Figari's paintings & other works are displayed at this museum.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Tomate

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Coffee and Museums - The Lab Coffee Roasters, National Museum Of Visual Arts, Maritime Museum of Montevideo, Hard Rock Café Montevideo

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$27

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$ 2

The Lab Coffee Roasters

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

1 - 2 min

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Directions

National Museum Of Visual Arts

Visual arts museum since 1911 featuring works by many Uruguayan artists & an outdoor sculpture park.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Maritime Museum of Montevideo

Small naval museum & library with model ships, photographs & full-size cannons on display.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$3

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Hard Rock Café Montevideo

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 3Gauchos and History - Club Brasileiro, Museo del Gaucho and Currency - Palacio Heber Jackson, Coruñesa Café

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$35

Club Brasileiro

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Museo del Gaucho and Currency - Palacio Heber Jackson

Museum in opulent 19th-century mansion, with statues, art, furniture & displays on ranching life.

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

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$3

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Coruñesa Café

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

Day 4Art and Nature - Mostaza, Museo de Historia del Arte, National Museum of Natural History, Valentino's Coffee

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$37

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$ 2

Mostaza

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Museo de Historia del Arte

Museum with a range of art, from prehistoric & Egyptian collections to pieces from Greece & Rome.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

5 - 6 min

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Directions

National Museum of Natural History

Compact home to Uruguayan fossils & a titanosaur sculpture, plus exhibits on marine life & birds.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Valentino's Coffee

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 5Theatrical Delights - El Palacio Del Café, Solis Theater, The Shannon Irish Pub

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$39

El Palacio Del Café

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Solis Theater

Ornate, monumental theater built in 1856 offering a diverse performing arts program & public tours.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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Directions

The Shannon Irish Pub

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 6History and Culture - Starbucks, Museo Histórico Cabildo de Montevideo, Mojana (CCE)

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$32

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Museo Histórico Cabildo de Montevideo

City archives & historical artifacts displayed in an early 1800s colonial government building.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Mojana (CCE)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 7Parks and Museums - Posadas Park, Museo Juan Manuel Blanes, Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Art Museum, Sometimes Sunday

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$34

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$ 2

Posadas Park

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Museo Juan Manuel Blanes

Municipal art museum in a stately 1870 villa featuring extensive Uruguayan works & formal gardens.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Art Museum

Museum featuring pre-Columbian & native archaeological artifacts, plus a gift shop & bookstore.

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

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$4

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Sometimes Sunday

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 8Sweet Treats and Carnivals - Alfajores Del Uruguay, Museo del Carnaval, Estancia del Puerto

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$32

Alfajores Del Uruguay

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Museo del Carnaval

Museum with extravagant costumes & masks chronicling the annual carnival, plus an open-air stage.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$6

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Estancia del Puerto

Loc. 34

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 9Old Town Exploration - POTTS - Ciudad Vieja, Museo Gurvich, Football Museum, Panadería Las Heras

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$25

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$ 2

POTTS - Ciudad Vieja (Potts - Ciudad Vieja)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Museo Gurvich

Museum of the life & work of Jewish Uruguayan artist José Gurvich, also offering public events.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Football Museum

Modest museum at Centennial Stadium featuring exhibits on the history of football in Uruguay.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Panadería Las Heras

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$7

Day 10Coffee and Architecture - The Lab Coffee Roasters, Museum of Juan Zorrilla of San Martin, Museo Casa Vilamajó, Sumi Sushi Delivery

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$41

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$ 2

The Lab Coffee Roasters

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Museum of Juan Zorrilla of San Martin

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Museo Casa Vilamajó

This modern home-turned-museum was designed by the famous architect Julio Vilamajó for his family.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$3

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Sumi Sushi Delivery

JAPANESE FOOD and SUSHI, delivery or takeaway. Chefs: MIE Y ERIKA SUMI

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Budget breakdown: $338 In total

Activities & Food:$332

Transport:$7