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Punta Carretas in Montevideo

Things to Do in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

The Punta Brava Lighthouse and the scenic Rambla Mahatma Gandhi along the coast of the Río de la Plata. The area is primarily residential with streets like Bulevar Artigas and Avenida Sarmiento.

The Punta Brava Lighthouse and the scenic Rambla Mahatma Gandhi along the coast of the Río de la Plata. The area is primarily residential with streets like Bulevar Artigas and Avenida Sarmiento.

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Top things to do in Punta Carretas

  • Punta Carretas Shopping Mall in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Punta Carretas Shopping Mall

    ★ 4.5 · 47.4k
    Shopping Mall

    shopping mall in Montevideo, Uruguay

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Isadora Libros in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Isadora Libros

    ★ 4.7 · 746
    Bookstore

    Neighborhood bookshop with a wide variety of titles for adults & children, plus occasional events.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Punta Carretas lighthouse in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Punta Carretas lighthouse

    ★ 4.4 · 2.6k
    Historic Landmark

    Brick lighthouse built in the late 19th century, with an attached keeper's house.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 12 PM, 3 PM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 PM, 3 PM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 PM, 3 PM – 5 PM
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  • Castillo Pittamiglio in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Castillo Pittamiglio

    ★ 4.5 · 4.6k
    Castle Museum

    Cultural center housed in a unique castle dating to 1911, with guided tours & spiritual workshops.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    3:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Where to eat & drink in Punta Carretas

  • Medialunas Calentitas 21 de setiembre in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Medialunas Calentitas 21 de setiembre

    ★ 4.5 · 1.8k
    Breakfast· UYU 400–600
    Every day
    8 AM – 8 PM
  • Saint Germain Punta Carretas in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Saint Germain Punta Carretas

    ★ 4.8 · 3.2k
    Bistro· UYU 400–1,000
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Café Bar Tabaré in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Café Bar Tabaré

    ★ 4.6 · 2.3k
    Café & Bakery· UYU 600–1,600

    A bar-restaurant with classic interior for people with a large budget.

    Mon
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Tue–Thu
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • La Perdiz in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    La Perdiz

    ★ 4.5 · 5.5k
    Steakhouse· UYU 800–1,800
    Mon–Tue
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Wed–Thu
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12:30 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
  • Garcia in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Garcia

    ★ 4.6 · 3.4k
    Bar & Grill
    Every day
    9 AM – 2 AM
  • Bulka in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Bulka

    ★ 4.8 · 416
    Coffee Shop· UYU 200–400
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    2 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Restaurant illustration for Francis

    Francis

    ★ 4.6 · 3.1k
    Restaurant· $1,000-2,000
    Every day
    12 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM – 11 PM
  • Mercado Williman in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Mercado Williman

    ★ 4.4 · 6.5k
    Food Hall· UYU 400–1,200

    Vibrant food court offering a variety of stalls with global eats & cocktails, plus specialty stores.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 11:30 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 12:30 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12:30 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Burgers illustration for Garage Burger

    Garage Burger

    ★ 4.6 · 2.2k
    Burgers· $600-1,000
    Mon–Thu
    7:30 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7:30 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7:30 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 4 PM, 7:30 PM – 12 AM
  • La Chingada in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    La Chingada

    ★ 4.4 · 3.7k
    Mexican· UYU 600–1,600
    Mon
    6 PM – 12 AM
    Tue–Wed
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Thu
    4 PM – 12:30 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Restaurant illustration for Bruta

    Bruta

    ★ 4.6 · 1.3k
    Restaurant· $800-1,800
    Mon–Thu
    7:30 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    7:30 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    7:30 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Acento Café in Punta Carretas, Montevideo

    Acento Café

    ★ 4.7 · 314
    Coffee Shop· UYU 400–600
    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 8 PM

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Map of Punta Carretas with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Punta Carretas Shopping Mall
  2. 2Medialunas Calentitas 21 de setiembre
  3. 3Saint Germain Punta Carretas
  4. 4Café Bar Tabaré
  5. 5Isadora Libros
  6. 6La Perdiz
  7. 7Garcia
  8. 8Bulka
  9. 9Francis
  10. 10Mercado Williman

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