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Things to Do in Centro, Montevideo

18 de Julio Avenue as its main artery, with a mix of entertainment venues, commercial spaces, and cultural landmarks. The area is known for its preserved European architecture and stretches from Plaza Independencia to the City Hall esplanade.

18 de Julio Avenue as its main artery, with a mix of entertainment venues, commercial spaces, and cultural landmarks. The area is known for its preserved European architecture and stretches from Plaza Independencia to the City Hall esplanade.

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  • che.co.ffeeche.co.ffeeCafé & Bakery
  • Tres Cruces ShoppingTres Cruces ShoppingShopping Mall
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By TripSapien · Updated September 8, 2026

Top things to do in Centro

  • Tres Cruces Shopping in Centro, Montevideo

    Tres Cruces Shopping

    ★ 4.4 · 86.3k
    Shopping Mall

    Bus-terminal mall with shops for fashion, accessories, books, gifts & candy, plus dining options.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 9 PM
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  • Everest Shopping in Centro, Montevideo

    Everest Shopping

    ★ 4.4 · 999
    Home Goods
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Centro

  • Gourmand in Centro, Montevideo

    Gourmand

    ★ 4.7 · 1.4k
    Brunch· UYU 400–800
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
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  • che.co.ffee in Centro, Montevideo

    che.co.ffee

    ★ 4.8 · 1.0k
    Café & Bakery· UYU 400–600
    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 6:30 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Baar Fun Fun in Centro, Montevideo

    Baar Fun Fun

    ★ 4.5 · 2.9k
    Pub· UYU 400–1,600

    This classic tango bar is one of the oldest bars in Montevideo, 100 years old. Many famous tango artists have played here. Weekend nights there are live performances, which means that there is an entrance fee. Both the atmosphere and the…

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    6:30 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6:30 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Cafe La Farmacia in Centro, Montevideo

    Cafe La Farmacia

    ★ 4.5 · 2.9k
    Café & Bakery· UYU 200–600
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Ashot Shawarma in Centro, Montevideo

    Ashot Shawarma

    ★ 4.8 · 2.2k
    Middle Eastern· UYU 400–600
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Pacharán Taberna Vasca in Centro, Montevideo

    Pacharán Taberna Vasca

    ★ 4.6 · 4.2k
    Basque· UYU 800–1,600
    Mon–Wed
    7:45 PM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:45 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:45 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:45 PM – 12 AM
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  • Coffee Shop illustration for Cafelino Café & Adoption Center

    Cafelino Café & Adoption Center

    ★ 4.6 · 1.5k
    Coffee Shop· UYU 400–600
    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    3 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Ritual Café in Centro, Montevideo

    Ritual Café

    ★ 4.6 · 1.0k
    Coffee Shop· UYU 400–600
    Mon–Tue
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 8 PM
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  • El Fogón in Centro, Montevideo

    El Fogón

    ★ 4.4 · 6.9k
    Bar & Grill
    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 5 PM
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  • Coruñesa Cafe in Centro, Montevideo

    Coruñesa Cafe

    ★ 4.4 · 2.4k
    Café & Bakery· UYU 400–600
    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • La Cocina de Pedro in Centro, Montevideo

    La Cocina de Pedro

    ★ 4.4 · 6.3k
    Restaurant· UYU 800–1,600
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Sometimes Sunday in Centro, Montevideo

    Sometimes Sunday

    ★ 4.7 · 1.0k
    Barbecue· UYU 400–1,200
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Restaurant illustration for Ejido Bar

    Ejido Bar

    ★ 4.7 · 653
    Restaurant· $400-600
    Every day
    9 AM – 1 AM
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  • Micelia in Centro, Montevideo

    Micelia

    ★ 4.8 · 344
    Snack Bar· UYU 200–400
    Mon
    4 PM – 9 PM
    Tue–Thu
    4 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗

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Centro map

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Map of Centro with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Gourmand
  2. 2che.co.ffee
  3. 3Tres Cruces Shopping
  4. 4Baar Fun Fun
  5. 5Cafe La Farmacia
  6. 6Ashot Shawarma
  7. 7Everest Shopping
  8. 8Pacharán Taberna Vasca
  9. 9Cafelino Café & Adoption Center
  10. 10Ritual Café

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