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We will get to know the main tourist spots, starting with the old so-called "Old City" today also a financial center, we begin with one of the most representative buildings and headquarters of Banco Republica and a few meters from the Church of San Francisco de Asís; We continue to Plaza Zabala with its Palacio Taranco, now a Museum of Decorative Arts; we walk the corner street that has the main banks; Stock Exchange Building; Artigas building reaching the Plaza Matriz; we will see from the Plaza El Cabildo National Historical Monument; the Mother Cathedral. Plaza Independencia, July 18, Legislative Palace, Agricultural Market, Monument to La Carreta, Centenario Stadium, Word Montevideo in KIBON, Carrasco neighborhood.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please get in touch to inform where you are staying so we can set the pick up time.
Itinerary
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The construction of the Plaza Independencia in the space occupied by the old Citadel was an idea carried out by the architect Carlo Zucchi in 1837, when it was decided to expand the old colonial city, as part of a general planning plan. We will report why they are ornamented with 33 palm trees, in homage to the Thirty-Three Orientals who participated in the Liberation Crusade. From the Plaza we can appreciate the Palacio Salvo, the Solis Theater, the Executive Tower, the Estevez Palace and the old Puerta de la Ciudadela.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Palacio Legislativo
The Legislative Palace is the seat of the Legislative Power of Uruguay. The General Assembly works there, which is made up of two chambers that meet separately or jointly depending on the circumstances: the House of Representatives and the House of Senators. The construction of the work was in charge of the Italian architect Gaetano Moretti, who counted on the collaboration of the Uruguayan architect Eugenio Baroffio.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Mercado Agricola Montevideo - MAM
The Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo is one of the largest agricultural markets in Montevideo. In 2006, the Agricultural Market became the property of the Montevideo City Council and it began to plan its reconstruction, a project that was accompanied by a revitalization process of the entire surrounding area. Also promoting an urban recovery and repopulation of the neighborhood.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4La Carreta
The work is inspired by the gauchos, rural life and the old cargo transport prior to the arrival of the automobile and the railroad.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Estadio Centenario (Pass by)
The Centennial Stadium is a soccer stadium that is among those that hosted the World Cup. First World Cup stadium.
Admission ticket free -
5Playa Pocitos
Stop for panoramic photography of the Montevideo sign with the view of Pocitos beach.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Sofitel Montevideo Casino
The neighborhood became the most luxurious residential area in the city, where the upper class of the city largely lives. In the north Pierre Durandeau planted thousands of trees and developed the current Rivera Park. Carrasco spread to the exclusive area of Miramar, where a large hotel now converted into the Naval School operated, and to the north in popular and industrial neighborhoods such as Carrasco Norte and Paso Carrasco. La Rambla de Montevideo finds in Carrasco one of its most successful manifestations from the landscape point of view. Carrasco Beach, aerial shot, Montevideo, Uruguay The Hotel Carrasco was renovated and is operated by the French hotel chain Sofitel.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Mercado del Puerto (Pass by)
At the end of the tour at Sofitel Montevideo Carrasco, passengers can choose to return to the hotel or stay at the Port Market (return on your own)
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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