Mercado del Puerto district

Montevideo, Uruguay

Home to the main market, constructed in Liverpool, England, now full of restaurants with big open parrillas.

Places in Mercado del Puerto district

Mercado del Puerto parrillas Restaurants with big open parrillas where you can enjoy a big tasty Uruguayan steak.
Viajero Montevideo Hostel bar An onsite bar just 10 minutes' walk from Mercado del Puerto.

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