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.
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Punta Carretas lighthouse ★ 4.4 · 2.6k
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
Punta Carretas Shopping Mall ★ 4.5 · 47.0k
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
Castillo Pittamiglio ★ 4.5 · 4.6k
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 ★ 4.5 · 1.8k· UYU 400–600
Every day 8 AM – 8 PM
Café Bar Tabaré ★ 4.6 · 2.3k· 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 ★ 4.5 · 5.5k· 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 ★ 4.6 · 3.4k
Every day 9 AM – 2 AM
Mercado Williman ★ 4.4 · 6.5k· UYU 400–1,200
Vibrant food court offering a variety of stalls with global eats & cocktails, plus specialty stores.
Figari Bistro Punta Carretas ★ 4.8 · 851· UYU 600–800
Every day 7 AM – 11 PM
La Chingada ★ 4.4 · 3.4k· UYU 600–1,400
Mon 5:30 PM – 12 AM
Tue–Wed 12 PM – 12 AM
Thu 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
El Fogón ★ 4.4 · 2.8k· UYU 600–1,800
Vera ★ 4.6 · 351· UYU 200–600
Mon 9 AM – 8 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 9 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8 PM
Sun 9 AM – 8 PM
Dakota ★ 4.4 · 2.7k· UYU 800–2,000
Kaldi Café de especialidad · UYU 200–400
El Berretín ★ 4.3 · 2.9k· UYU 800–1,600
La Diagonal ★ 4.4 · 486· UYU 800–1,600
Mon–Thu 7:30 PM – 1 AM
Fri 7:30 PM – 2 AM
Sat 7:30 PM – 2 AM
Sun 7:30 PM – 1 AM Planning time in Punta Carretas?
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1 Punta Carretas lighthouse 2 Medialunas Calentitas 21 de setiembre 3 Punta Carretas Shopping Mall 4 Café Bar Tabaré 5 La Perdiz 6 Garcia 7 Mercado Williman 8 Figari Bistro Punta Carretas 9 La Chingada 10 El Fogón Other areas in Montevideo Ready to plan Punta Carretas? Turn these Punta Carretas picks into a day-by-day Montevideo plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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