What Makes It Worth It

🏛 Ciudad Vieja

Montevideo is consistently ranked one of South America's most liveable and safe cities. Its colonial Ciudad Vieja, 22-kilometer beachside rambla, vibrant food market, and proximity to the wine regions of Colonia make it a charming, underrated destination.

Our Take Based on traveller reviews, editorial research & destination data Montevideo is South America's most liveable capital — and one of the most underrated cities on the continent. The 22km Rambla along the Río de la Plata estuary is the city's living room — joggers, families, and mate drinkers from dawn to dark. Colonia del Sacramento (1.5 hours by ferry) is a UNESCO colonial town of extraordinary character and worth a full day. The Mercado del Puerto parrilla lunch on a Saturday — grilled meat, Tannat wine, surrounded by charcoal smoke and local families — is one of South America's essential dining experiences.