What to do in Montevideo —
13 things to do

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Try asado

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Different kinds of grilled meat and sausages. They are served with bread, salad, chimichurri sauce and red wine. Asado plate in cafe is priced from $50.

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Try Tannat wine

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Spicy red wine made of Tannat grapes. You can try the best Tannat wines in bodegas.

Try provoleta

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You can try melted and roasted provolone cheese with spices in any markets or cafes. Provoleta dish costs $3-5.

See city panorama from a 105-meter palace tower

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Take a high-speed elevator to go up to Salvo Palace tower any day from 10:30am till 1:30pm.

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Dance Candombe at the carnival

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The carnival takes place on the first Friday of February on Isla de Flores St - everybody dances Candombe to a tune of drums

Visit the mausoleum of the Uruguayan "father"

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The proclaimer's of Uruguay independence - Jose Artigas - ash is watched by a guard of honour.

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Go up to Antel Tower

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Panoramic elevator takes visitors to the observation deck on 26th floor on Mon, Wed and Fri from 3:30pm till 5:00pm, on Tue and Thu - from 10:30am till 12pm.

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Try chivito

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Chivito is an Uruguayan sandwich with a beef steak, fried bacon, cheese, tomtoes, onion and sunny-side up eggs. It is served with French fries or salad leaves.

Try chaja cake

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Vanilla sponge cake with caramelized milk covered with whipped cream and crispy merengue. One piece of the cake in confectionery shops costs from $5, one cake - $25.

Buy vintage souvenirs

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Head to Tristan Narvaja market to buy some antique stuff. Stalls are open from 10am till 4pm.

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Try puchero

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It is soup made from beef, pork or chicken, vegetables - corn, potato, carrot, turnip - and spices. It used to be a soup of peasants, but now you can order it in any restaurant or cafe.

See the panorama of the city

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Climb up to Fortaleza del Cerro to see the panorama of the bay and whole Montevideo city. You can do this any day except for Monday from 8am till 5pm.

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Try mate

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Mate is strong bitter tea that is made from dried leaves and fresh brunches of Yerba mate covered with 80°C water. It is served in calabaz with bombilla (a metal straw).

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