Nice place, good food (CHURRASCO GAUCHO).

Capital de Uruguay, todo esta centralizado en esta ciudad

The "cubierto" (service surchage) at the steakhouses is ridiculous. Enquire about this before choosing a restaurant. It is for the breadsticks and cutlery and would be charged even if you left the breadsticks and ate with your bare hands, not that you would. But they do not inform you of it, you just get a nasty surprise on the cheque.

Visit in February when the "Murgas" sing all night at the main plaza, all dressed up and with painted faces

In Montevideo, don't miss out on the Mercado del Puerto, yummy meats and apply cider and funny locals at the bars make for a colorful day.

Don't forget to visit the eastern Uruguay. Punta del Diablo is a delightful fishing village. You'll cross more young and hippies people than fishermen. A very nice and special place.

nice city, great people working in the hostels, not much going when we were there and the city tour by bus not the best thing i have ever done.

When you park on the streets in the cities, there will usually be a man there who "watches the cars". Tip him a little when you return to your car for the favour. He may get angry if you don't.

amazing beaches! great weather and lovely food, I just loved this place

Montevideo is a very nice place to know. Locals are very friendly and traditionals/conservatives. They love "mate" (local infusion) and they are the best drinkers of this in all South America. You should go to "mercado del puerto" on a Saturday or Sunday noon to see a nice local "feria" and enjoy many diferent restaurants specialiced in "parrilla" (barbaque), while enjoying the Murgas (local carnival music). Don´t forget to try "medio y medio". You should go to the "Tristan Narvaja Feria" to see a very traditional market in the street where you can buy almost everything used new.