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.
Puerto de Montevideo
Explore the waterfront in Montevideo with a trip to Puerto de Montevideo. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
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.
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.
Independence Plaza
You can learn about the history of Montevideo with a visit to Independence Plaza. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Montevideo Cathedral
Admire the neoclassical architecture and elegant interior of this historic cathedral and then spot the tombs of famous Uruguayan dignitaries.
Things to do
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
Montevideo Exclusive City Tour Small Group of Cruise Travelers
Winery Familia Bouza Lunch
Montevideo City Tour for Cruise Traveler by Bus!
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo
Montevideo Audio Guide on your Cell Phone
Top hotels in Cordón
Hotel Antares
Montevideo Hostel
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
"Excellent location. Clean rooms and helpful staff. One slight negative is for such a large hotel there was no dedicated bar. Good hotel"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Costanero Hotel Montevideo - MGallery Collection
"Muy amables todos"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
"For the first night booking I mentioned the mattress had no cover/protector. For the second night I got a a different room. It didn’t have it either. Maybe, that’s standard. But it’s the first time I get a bare mattress. Another thing about the second night is that the bathroom smelled of urine."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World
"Great and beautiful hotel. Location is OK, not the best if you want to visit the old city. I enjoyed walking around. The rooftop is really great. The personal attentive too. I would say that it lacked some very basics stuff: iron board, tissues, good lighting. The gym itself was standard, felt a ..."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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 Rambla of Montevideo or Casino Parque Hotel.
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 Casino Parque Hotel and Intendencia Lookout.
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 Feria De Villa Biarritz and Punta Carretas Shopping Mall while in the area.
Parque Batlle
If you're spending some time in Parque Batlle, Centenario Stadium and Monumento La Carreta are top sights worth seeing.
