Location: Ciudad Vieja
Top Things to do in Ciudad Vieja
Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo Department
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.
Restaurants in Montevideo
1. Libreria Lannister
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are a bookstore and comics store located in the Palacio Salvo building, the most emblematic of Uruguay. Our store will take you on a journey through worlds of fiction and fantasy, which will make any lover of science fiction, fantasy, or simply a lover of pop culture, feel at home. We speak Spanish, Portuguese and English, and if we do not understand each other with those three languages, we fi
2. Canabis Protectio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Canabis Protectio Hemp Store Uruguay. If you re interested in cannabis/ hemp its the best place to see
3. La Pasionaria Universo Creativo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Young uruguayan design and original art&crafts. The best concept store in Montevideo to buy uruguayan handmade and design gifts made with genuine materials like merino wool, leather, wood, etc. Products with the best quality and perfect inspiration. Also you can have lunch and drink coffee with a delicious cake while you appreciate a 1856's patrimony house. Visa, Master, American Express; TAX FREE for turists.
4. Acatras del Mercado - Galeria de Arte
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
The gallery offers a varied selection of fine arts and crafts, all by Uruguayan artists. Unique pieces exhibited in a special setting.Art and architecture are combined in an exceptional fashion.Visit us, You will receive personalized attention and good information.We ship all over the world,we speak Spanish and English.A special atention is made to the clients who mention that they have saw us in tripadvisor.
Reviewed By ikiser - Edmond, United States
My wife and I were walking the Mercado when the window display of this shop stopped us in our tracks. When we went in we found a fantastic amount of all types of local art ranging from pottery to paintings to wood to whatever else you can imagine. The owners were happy to discuss any of the pieces and were extremely helpful. We bought 3 pieces of pottery (I am a sucker for local pottery and the prices here were very reasonable compared to others I have found in various places in the world) and two pieces of a type of wood art that I have only seen in a few other places. We had the pieces shipped to our home in the US. They arrived undamaged and were packaged extremely well. There was also good communication via email between the time we left and when the items arrived at home. I don't know if I will ever make it back to this part of the world but if I do I will definitely return to this shop.
5. La Escondida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By oliversM4480EK
A fantastic find in Montevideo. Friendly service from a family business with beautiful products. Ponchos, leatherwork and artisanal craftsmanship. Very highly recommended for gifts and a taste of the local colour. You won’t find a bigger smile in all the city.
6. Mercado de los Artesanos -- Mercado Ciudad Vieja
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By onchurchhill - Danville, United States
Right in the middle of a tourist trap -- the prices should have been outrageous. Well, in fact, they were not. I found some very good prices on several articles of clothing -- prices that were even cheaper than in many non-tourist sections of Montevideo. Plus, these are authentic Uruguayan products. This is a stop that you need to add to your itinerary. You'll be hard pressed to find authentic Uruguayan products at cheaper prices. (I'm told that the government subsidizes the buildings and sales personnel in order for the Uruguayan artisans' goods to be sold so cheaply. Don't know if that's right, but it made sense to me.)
7. Infinito
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Souvenirs and gift shop, leather, wool, handcrafts,pictures,wins,milk caramel,clothes,bags,
8. La Orientala
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3.5 based on 4 reviews
9. Oh...la la
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2.5 based on 17 reviews
Es un lugar único , tenemos un abanico de productos únicamente Uruguayos. tenemos cueros seleccionados , prendas de autor. Lanas, cuero, sombreros de lana, sombreros panamá sellados, alfajores directo de fábrica, dulce de leche,vinos las mejores bodegas,ponchos , bombachas gauchas,botas,piedras , cuchillos . Todo lo que buscas lo encuentras aquí !! Te atendemos con mucho cariño y respeto , ya que nos interesa que vuelvas !!!
10. Iguanas GrowShop & CoffeShop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
