Explore on your own rating
The old city starts at the port gate.
Where ships dock
- Montevideo port, next to Ciudad Vieja
Getting to town
Mercado del Puerto is 5–10 minutes away; Plaza Independencia about 1 km.
Taxis for the Rambla and beaches.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU). Cards accepted widely; US dollars accepted in tourist areas.
Entry: Uruguay: no visa for U.S. citizens for tourist stays (Uruguay Ministry of the Interior, checked Oct 2026).
Top sights nearby
- Ciudad Vieja
- Mercado del Puerto (grills)
- Plaza Independencia and Teatro Solís
- Rambla
Beaches
- Pocitos (taxi)
Safety & tips
- Try the parrilla at the Mercado.
- Sunday shops may close.
- Calm and walkable.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Short walk back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.