Montevideo
About 2 hr 30 min by ferry from Buenos Aires
Uruguay's laid-back capital with a long rambla and parrilla markets.
Why locals go
Ferry to another capital.
Visiting Buenos Aires?
At 2 hr 30 min by ferry, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Buenos Aires for your flight home.
What to book
- Mercado del Puerto
- Walk the rambla
- Wine tasting
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Rambla sunset
- Dinner at a parrilla
With friends
- Candombe drumming
- Bars in Ciudad Vieja
When to go
Year-round.