Montevideo, Uruguay’s tourist-friendly capital, lies along Montevideo Bay and is a thriving metropolis home to nearly half of Uruguay’s population. Take a late afternoon walk along the 22km coastal walkway, the Rambla, which snakes past a series of popular beaches; or visit the old city (Ciudad Vieja), with its museums, art galleries, and some of the city’s oldest architecture. At its edge, the spectacular Plaza Independencia offers a central point from which to visit the newly renovated Solís Theatre (the second largest theatre on the continent, showcasing spectacular operas and music concerts); as well as the impressive Palacio Salvo and the Artigas Mausoleum. Don’t miss the Gateway of the Citadel, the last remaining remnant of the wall that surrounded the city in bygone years.
