Barrio Sur Travel Guide
Montevideo
Popular places to visit
Pocitos Beach
Relax on soft golden sand, swim in clean water and visit a museum of naval history at this beach located in one of Montevideo’s most upmarket neighborhoods.
Centenario Stadium
Visit the location of the first soccer World Cup, spot historic soccer memorabilia and artefacts or attend concerts by well-known international artists.
Carrasco Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carrasco Beach during your travels in Montevideo? Visit the casinos and shops in this walkable area.
Rambla of Montevideo
You can take time to visit Rambla of Montevideo during your travels to Punta Carretas. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Port Market
Step inside this impressive 19th-century marketplace to experience the sights, sounds and smells of traditional Uruguayan steakhouses.
Parque Rodó
After visiting Parque Rodó, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Montevideo. Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.
Things to do
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Montevideo Must-See Sites Walking Tour with a Guide
Top hotels in Barrio Sur
SUR Hotel
Clean room. Polite staff. Hot water and fresh towels.
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Casa Copada
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Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
El personal muy amigable, buen desayuno, muy linda zona.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World
Really nice hotel! Clean room and staff is great. Well located wothin the city.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Montevideo Carrasco
Breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
Excelente servicio y muy lindas instalaciones.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Sur
Montevideo Centro
Montevideo Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Salvo Palace and Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino.
Palermo
While Palermo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Intendencia Lookout and Ramirez Beach.
Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Andes 1972 Museum and Solis Theater.
Parque Rodó
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Parque Rodó. You might want to make time for a stop at Ramirez Beach or Rambla of Montevideo.
Cordón
While visiting Cordón, you might make a stop by sights like National Library of Uruguay and Espacio Arte Manfredi.
Aguada
If you're spending some time in Aguada, Legislative Palace and Mercado Agricola de Montevideo are top sights worth seeing.
