Punta Carretas Travel Guide
Montevideo
Visit Punta Carretas
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - Private
From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day
Top hotels in Punta Carretas
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
Not really clean hotel, smells and clogged toilet
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Cala Di Volpe Boutique Hotel
Always a solid stay in Carrasco. Confortable rooms, good breakfast, efficient personnel. Very consistent.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Opta Coliving
Great hotel with good amenities I do recommend it.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Own Montevideo
Mejor hotel que nos hemos quedado en nuestras vacaciones El desayuno es espectacular, el servicio, muy bien ubicado El check out es a las 12 pm y segun disponibilidad te dejan quedar una hora mas
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
ibis styles Montevideo Biarritz Hotel
Nice and cozy rooms, nice an helpful staff and great location
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Vivaldi Hotel Loft Punta Carretas
Well, I arrived late and the one who received me was a little angry, and the hotel only in my opinion would need a little more maintenance work, but anyway I put 5 stars because the experience was not so bad and breakfast is so good.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Punta Carretas
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 Ramirez Beach.
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.
Cordón
While visiting Cordón, you might make a stop by sights like National Library of Uruguay and Espacio Arte Manfredi.
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 Palacio Municipal and Intendencia Lookout.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Rambla of Montevideo and Centro Cultural La Calenda are top sights worth seeing.
Parque Batlle
If you're spending some time in Parque Batlle, Centenario Stadium and Monumento La Carreta are top sights worth seeing.
