Atahualpa Travel Guide
Montevideo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
From Montevideo Punta del Este Full Day
Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - Private
Top hotels in Atahualpa
Cane B&B
Clean room. Nice bathroom. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
Great location and amenities
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World
Our room was beautiful and comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Costanero Hotel Montevideo - MGallery Collection
Great staff, very helpful and clean updated rooms!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
NH Montevideo Columbia
In my 20+ years of travel experience, this is my second negative comment about a hotel. This place is old, not maintained, stinky, sheets are dirty, mattress has a ton of stains on it in visible areas, pillows uncomfortable, I can go on and on. Never stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton Montevideo Carrasco
Very good everything!!!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Atahualpa
Prado
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Prado. You might want to make time for a stop at Prado Park or Rose Garden Meadow.
Aguada
If you're spending some time in Aguada, Legislative Palace and Mercado Agricola de Montevideo are top sights worth seeing.
Mercado Modelo–Bolívar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mercado Modelo–Bolívar and surrounding area, you can visit Antel Arena and Grand Central Park Stadium.
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.
Montevideo Centro
Montevideo Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Salvo Palace and Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino.
Unión
Unión might not have many top sights, but Grand Central Park Stadium and Antel Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
