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.
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.
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
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
Costanero Hotel Montevideo - MGallery Collection
"Muy amables todos"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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
ibis styles Montevideo Biarritz Hotel
"Reasonably good value for an inexpensive hotel."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
"I was surprised to see the mattress didn’t have a protector. It only had the flat sheet on it. Maybe that’s how the beds are made at this hotel."
Reviewed on 30 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 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 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.
