OtherFor a South American capital, it is relatively safe and moves at a relaxed pace. The old town with its remaining Art Deco architecture, people walking with mate thermoses, and the Rambla (coastal road) stretching more than 20 kilometers are everyday sights.

Montevideo

Montevideo · Uruguay · -34.90, -56.21

Montevideo is a city on the Uruguayan side of the Río de la Plata estuary and a main base for South Atlantic cruises. The historic Ciudad Vieja and the long Rambla waterfront form the center of its attractions.

Port highlights

A capital region of about 1.3 million people

Population

A humid temperate climate in the Southern Hemisphere, where January and February are the hottest months and July is the coldest. Winds are strong year-round, but temperatures rarely fall below freezing even in midwinter.

Climate

Spanish

Language

Uruguayan peso (UYU). US dollars are accepted in some places, and card payments are also common.

Currency

Spring (October to December) and autumn (March to April) in the Southern Hemisphere, which are comfortable.

Best time to visit

Local food

Asado (charcoal-grilled meat), chivito (steak sandwich), medialuna, and red wine made from Tannat grapes.

Sights

Mercado del Puerto (charcoal-grill market at the port)Plaza Independencia and Palacio SalvoWalk through the old town (Ciudad Vieja)Stroll along the Rambla and beachesSites connected to tango singer Carlos Gardel

Monthly average high / low temperatures

29°

17°Jan

28°

17°Feb

26°

15°Mar

23°

13°Apr

20°

9°May

17°

6°Jun

16°

5°Jul

18°

7°Aug

19°

8°Sep

21°

11°Oct

25°

13°Nov

28°

16°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CARRASCO INTL · about 17.7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)191 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, beer costs about the same; water, coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

UYU 53.00

Water 500 ml

UYU 180.00

Coffee

UYU 595.00

Inexpensive meal

UYU 190.00

Local beer

UYU 359.00

Big Mac

Prices in Montevideo. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)