Beachside suburbs

Montevideo, Uruguay

Upmarket beachside neighbourhoods offering a coastal contrast to the historic centre.

Places in Beachside suburbs

Hyatt Centric top-notch restaurant A top-notch restaurant at the chic, boutique-like waterfront hotel.

Best time to visit: December to March (Southern Hemisphere summer) for warm weather in Ciudad Vieja and along the beachside suburbs.
Getting around: Ciudad Vieja sits on a western peninsula and is highly walkable, with pedestrian streets connecting the Theatre Solis, Palacio Salvo, and Mercado del Puerto; upmarket beachside suburbs are a short drive or taxi ride away.
Currency: Uruguayan Peso ($U)
Language: Spanish. English is common in Punta del Este.
Timezone: UYT (UTC-3)
Current trends: Montevideo's blend of European colonial architecture and small-town warmth continues to center on Ciudad Vieja, where Mercado del Puerto's Liverpool-built market hall and open-flame parrillas remain the essential Uruguayan steak experience, while boutique hotels themed around Uruguayan figures and waterfront properties like Hyatt Centric reflect a growing contemporary hospitality scene alongside the historic Theatre Solis and Palacio Salvo landmarks.

Ciudad Vieja (Old Town) — The historical area on a western peninsula, filled with pedestrian streets, antique doorways, street musicians, and cozy cafes.
Mercado del Puerto district — Home to the main market, constructed in Liverpool, England, now full of restaurants with big open parrillas.