Located on the River Plate estuary
Montevideo has a distinctly European feel to it with wide avenues
and many parks. The historical old town can be explored easily on
foot. At the west end of the city is the international port and
at the east end sandy beaches, pine forests and posh residential
areas extending along the coast. Rambla Naciones Unidas proudly
traverses the entire waterfront and beaches of the city. Highlights
of Montevideo include the old city with it’s eighteenth century
buildings, the bustling Mercado del Puerto restaurant area and the
main commercial avenue, 18 de Julio.
Montevideo City Stay 4 days
/ 3 nights
Day 1 -
Arrive Montevideo
Transfer to your hotel. Half-day City Tour of Montevideo including
visits to Independence Square, Legislative Palace and the main avenue
18 de Julio. Explore the quaint charm of the old quarter where you
will find the Plazas Zabala and de la Constitucion, the Cathedral
built in 1790, the former Town Hall from 1804, and the Solis Theatre.
Day 2
- Full-day tour to Punta del Este
Located just 130 kilometers east of Montevideo, Punta del Este which
is particularly popular with visitors in the Summer months is Uruguay’s
top sea-side resort and has excellent bathing beaches and yacht
marina and club. A place where you can mingle with the rich and
famous, the city has a high styled social life, with many cultural
and artistic programmes, parties, spectacles and shows during the
high season. Drive along the Mansa Beach of Punta del Este to visit
the residential suburbs of Beverly Hills, El Golf, Cantegril, San
Rafael with its spectacular mansions and summer houses of diverse
modern architecture. Leisure time to enjoy the beach, shopping and
the craft market. Lunch is included. Return to Montevideo.
Day 3 - Full-day tour to Colonia
Del Sacramento
Founded by the Portuguese in 1680, Colonia del Sacramento was recently
declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Visit the old quarter
with its narrow cobbled-stone streets, colonial buildings and reconstructed
city walls. Visit the Plaza Mayor, Matriz Church, Bastion del Carmen,
and Puerta del Campo which is the restored city gate and drawbridge.
Nearby visit the only bull ring remaining in Uruguay – Real
de San Carlos (bullfighting is banned in Uruguay). Lunch is included.
Return to Montevideo.
Day 4 - Depart Montevideo
Transfer to the Airport for your departing flight.
Hotels Montevideo
Hotel Radisson
Victoria Plaza
Located in the heart of Montevideo’s financial and commercial
district. Heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, indoor jogging track,
gymnasium, casino, two bars and a restaurant on the 25th floor offering
panoramic views of Montevideo.
Hotel Sheraton
Adjoined to the Punta Carretas Shopping Center, and only 200 meters
from the Golf Club and the promenade. Indoor pool, fitness center,
with its fully equipped gym, sauna, massage parlor, and beauty care
services. Sundeck with jacuzzis.
Hotel Belmont House
Located in Carrasco, surrounded by gardens and close to the beach
this hotel is ideal whether you are on holiday or on a business
trip. 24 rooms and 4 suites all with gareden view, bar, restaurant,
tea room, out-door pool, gym and sauna.
Hotel Regency Suites
Located in Carrasco this small hotel offers 30 spacious suites,
elegantly designed and decorated in an English style. The hotel
offers a swimming pool, gardens, fitness centre, restaurant and
pub/wine bar.
