Montevideo district, Uruguay

Places to visit near Montevideo

Montevideo is a city in Montevideo district, Uruguay, home to about 1,270,737 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 34 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 31 museums and 27 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1 km), Parroquia San Miguel Garicoits (1 km) and Saint Joseph and Saint Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church (1 km).

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Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo, Montevideo district, Uruguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Montevideo at a glance

Location
Montevideo district, Uruguay
Population
about 1,270,737
Coordinates
34.9033° S, 56.1882° W
Places within 50 km
181 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Montevideo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Montevideo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Montevideo

42 churches within 100 km of Montevideo. The closest is Iglesia Metodista (1 km); the best-known is Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Montevideo

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Montevideo. The closest is Monumento A Wilson Ferreira Aldunate (1 km); the best-known is Mausoleo A José Gervasio Artigas (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Montevideo

34 museums within 100 km of Montevideo. The closest is Museo Pedagógico José Pedro Varela (1 km); the best-known is Government House Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Montevideo

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Montevideo. The closest is Ensenada de Ramírez (3 km); the best-known is Playa Ramírez (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Montevideo

23 parks within 100 km of Montevideo. The closest is Plazoleta Lorenzo Justiniano Pérez (1 km); the best-known is Parque Rodó (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Montevideo

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Montevideo. The closest is Cerro de Montevideo (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Montevideo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Montevideo
  2. 1 km Saint Anthony and Saint Claire Catholic Church · church, Montevideo
  3. 1 km Sacred Heart Catholic Church · church, Montevideo
  4. 1 km Saint Joseph and Saint Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church · church, Montevideo
  5. 1 km Government House Museum · museum, Montevideo
  6. 1 km Parroquia San Miguel Garicoits · church, Montevideo
  7. 1 km Back to Montevideo

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From travellers near Montevideo

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How to reach Montevideo

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    Within 15 km of Montevideo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Montevideo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3442Iglesia Metodista (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3838Monumento A Wilson Ferreira Aldunate (1 km)
    Museums3134Museo Pedagógico José Pedro Varela (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2731Ensenada de Ramírez (3 km)
    Parks2023Plazoleta Lorenzo Justiniano Pérez (1 km)
    Other attractions2022David (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Cerro de Montevideo (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Isla de Ratas (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Lago del Parque Rodó (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Jardín Botánico (6 km)

    Montevideo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Montevideo?

    Sacred Heart Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Parroquia San Miguel Garicoits (church, about 1 km), Saint Joseph and Saint Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Anthony and Saint Claire Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Government House Museum (museum, about 1 km), Mausoleo A José Gervasio Artigas (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Montevideo?

    181 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 27 beaches & coast, 20 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Montevideo?

    Iglesia Metodista, about 1 km by road; Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Montevideo?

    Monumento A Wilson Ferreira Aldunate, about 1 km by road; Columna de la Paz (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Montevideo?

    Museo Pedagógico José Pedro Varela, about 1 km by road; Ateneo (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Montevideo?

    Start in Montevideo, visit Saint Anthony and Saint Claire Catholic Church, then Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then Saint Joseph and Saint Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church, then Government House Museum, then Parroquia San Miguel Garicoits, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Montevideo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Montevideo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Montevideo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Montevideo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.