Location: Punta Carretas
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Montevideo, a port city and the capital of Uruguay, is a perfect destination for travelers looking for a relaxing stroll past colonial era buildings and along beautiful beaches. The Ciudadela Gateway, the only remaining section of the wall that once surrounded the entire city, now serves as the entrance to Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo's oldest neighborhood. Home to churches, museums, and theaters, at night the area comes alive with nightclubs playing Tango and Candombe music for crowds of dancers.
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1. Faro de Punta Carretas
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The original mechanism still operates in this 1876 lighthouse, which offers a lovely view from the top.
Reviewed By restrapo - Montevideo, Uruguay
The walk to "el faro" (lighthouse) de punta carretas is not for the faint of heart. I counted at least five used condoms on the road to the lighthouse. Watch your step. However, once you get to the sanctuary of the lighthouse itself, the experience is marvelous. Nice gentleman kindly provided me with a ticket for entrance. Cost was 30 UYU pesos (.85 cents) with exchange of $1USD = 35.18 pesos. Great deal. There are 76 steps to the top. Once at the top great views of the punta carretas neighborhood, views of downtown (omnipresent palacio Salvo building) and the world trade building in the other direction. Well worth the trip to the lighthouse.
2. Plaza Daniel Munoz
3. Plaza Tomas Gomensoro
4. Pabellon de la Musica
5. Ombu Tree
6. Castillo Pittamiglio
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