Cordón Travel Guide
Montevideo
Popular places to visit
Pocitos Beach
Relax on soft golden sand, swim in clean water and visit a museum of naval history at this beach located in one of Montevideo’s most upmarket neighborhoods.
Centenario Stadium
Visit the location of the first soccer World Cup, spot historic soccer memorabilia and artefacts or attend concerts by well-known international artists.
Carrasco Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carrasco Beach during your travels in Montevideo? Visit the casinos and shops in this walkable area.
Rambla of Montevideo
You can take time to visit Rambla of Montevideo during your travels to Punta Carretas. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Parque Rodó
After visiting Parque Rodó, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Montevideo. Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.
Salvo Palace
Admire a tower building that combines an eclectic mix of architectural styles and then enjoy spectacular city views from an observation deck.
Things to do
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo
From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - Private
Montevideo Must-See Sites Walking Tour with a Guide
Top hotels in Cordón
AHIVÁ Espacio Temporal
The place is close to amenities and stores and shops and restaurants and transportation and sights but the staff particularly one lady named carol she is very rude and not helpful at all plus I was transferred from one room to another and with out notice they will move you and before you know it ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2024
Montevideo Hostel
Annette was great, super nice the whole time. I would recommend learning spanish as most of the city people just speak spanish. The hosts were very gracious and we even ate dinner together a few times.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Antares
Smelled of cigarette smoke, no towels. Staff friendly.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
Excelente
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World
This is one of the best hotels in Montevideo. The location is perfect, the rooms and amenities are beautiful, and the hotel staff is incredible. The food at both restaurants is really good. The only minor critique is that the restaurants seem a little under staffed. All in all, if you can splurge, ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cordón
Parque Rodó
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Parque Rodó. You might want to make time for a stop at Ramirez Beach or Rambla of Montevideo.
Palermo
While Palermo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Intendencia Lookout and Ramirez Beach.
Tres Cruces
Visitors to Tres Cruces enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Tres Cruces Shopping Center is worth a stop.
Pocitos
Unique features of Pocitos include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pocitos Beach or Rambla of Montevideo while you're exploring the area.
Punta Carretas
Punta Carretas is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Punta Carretas Shopping Mall and Ramirez Beach while in the area.
Barrio Sur
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Sur and surrounding area, you can visit Intendencia Lookout and Salvo Palace.
