Punta Carretas Travel Guide
Montevideo
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Popular places to visit
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.
Punta Carretas Shopping Mall
During your visit to Montevideo, you can do some window-shopping at Punta Carretas Shopping Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Club de Golf del Uruguay
Enjoy a round of golf in Montevideo at Club de Golf del Uruguay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Zorrilla Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Zorrilla Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Montevideo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Feria De Villa Biarritz
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Feria De Villa Biarritz during your trip to Montevideo. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Punta Brava Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Montevideo with a stop at Punta Brava Lighthouse. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do
From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Montevideo: Historical and Diverse (Walking) (Spanish and/or Portuguese)
Top hotels in Punta Carretas
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
Staff where lovely
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Cala Di Volpe Boutique Hotel
Helpful staff, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Opta Coliving
Poor concierge
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Own Montevideo
Buffet breakfast was good
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Aloft Montevideo Hotel by Marriott
Perfect location, excellent service, amazing rooms
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Vivaldi Hotel Loft Punta Carretas
Great staff and nicely sized rooms. The breakfast was tasty and fresh, though more variety would be appreciated (especially for gluten-free or dairy-free folks). The rooftop has a great view. Excellent location. Rooms were surprisingly quiet. We had the two-room family suite, which was a bit weird ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Punta Carretas
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.
Pocitos
Unique features of Pocitos include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pocitos Beach or Rambla of Montevideo while you're exploring the area.
Cordón
While visiting Cordón, you might make a stop by sights like Tristan Narvaja Flea Market and National Library of Uruguay.
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 Ramirez Beach and Palacio Municipal.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Rambla of Montevideo and Centro Cultural La Calenda are top sights worth seeing.
Parque Batlle
If you're spending some time in Parque Batlle, Centenario Stadium and Monumento La Carreta are top sights worth seeing.
