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Centro in Montevideo

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.

  • Baar Fun FunPub
  • che.co.ffeeCafé & Bakery
  • Cafe La FarmaciaCafé & Bakery
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Top things to do in Centro

  • Museo de Historia del Arte in Centro, Montevideo

    Museo de Historia del Arte

    4.7 · 2.1k
    Art Museum

    Museum with a range of art, from prehistoric & Egyptian collections to pieces from Greece & Rome.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12:30 PM – 5:45 PM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 5:45 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Centro

  • 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
  • che.co.ffee

    4.8 · 998
    Café & Bakery· UYU 400–600
    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 6:30 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 3 AM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • 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
  • 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
  • Fuzz Cafe in Centro, Montevideo

    Fuzz Cafe

    4.8 · 126
    Bakery· UYU 200–400
  • Micelia in Centro, Montevideo

    Micelia

    4.8 · 344
    Snack Bar· UYU 200–400
    Mon–Fri
    4 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Flora Café in Centro, Montevideo

    Flora Café

    4.4 · 1.4k
    Restaurant· UYU 400–800
    Every day
    9 AM – 8 PM
  • Macoco Café in Centro, Montevideo

    Macoco Café

    4.6 · 777
    Café & Bakery· UYU 400–600
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • El Palacio del Café in Centro, Montevideo

    El Palacio del Café

    4.5 · 1.1k
    Café & Bakery· UYU 200–400
  • Restaurant AliBaba in Centro, Montevideo

    Restaurant AliBaba

    4.6 · 352
    Coffee Shop· UYU 200–400
    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Map
  • La Cibeles in Centro, Montevideo

    La Cibeles

    4.5 · 955
    Neighborhood Restaurant· UYU 200–600

    Very good food, especially the empanadas. The meals have the taste of homemade, there are a variety of dishes, they are well served. Very comfortable and bright place, attentive and efficient staff. Family atmosphere.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of Centro with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Baar Fun Fun
  2. 2che.co.ffee
  3. 3Cafe La Farmacia
  4. 4Ritual Café
  5. 5Fuzz Cafe
  6. 6Micelia
  7. 7Flora Café
  8. 8Museo de Historia del Arte
  9. 9Macoco Café
  10. 10El Palacio del Café

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