Is Montevideo Worth Visiting? A 2-Day Solo Route Without the Crowds
Montevideo is a small city that quietly impressed me. It’s not Switzerland, but it feels like the calmest capital in South America. It sits by the sea, and it hosted the very first World Cup. The whole city carries a laid-back cultural vibe—you won’t finish it in a day.
I got in by ferry from Buenos Aires. You can also reach Montevideo by long-distance bus or rental car. Either works.
Here’s the 2-day route I followed (📍no skipping, no fluff):
1. Solis Theater & Plaza Independencia
2. Mercado Agricola de Montevideo
3. Metropolitana Pisos
4. Estadio Centenario
5. Montevideo Letters
The Centenario Stadium was where the first World Cup was held. Nearby, the Mercado Agricola de Montevideo was full of South American flavors and energy—somewhat like Boston’s Quincy Market. It sits next to an open plaza that’
s easy to explore.
Montevideo also has its own European-style corners, like Soriano Street, named after a historic explorer. The area mixes old neighborhoods with immigrant influence. There are cultural side streets, a bit of street art, and a calm seafront.
I stayed light, using only one extend backpack. Mine’s a simple 20L waterproof version—enough to hold what I needed without slowing me down.
