Before anyone jumps to the wrong conclusion, the title of this entry refers to the fact that part of the film Miami Vice (2006) was shot on location in
Montevideo and
Punta del Este in
Uruguay . In reality, Montevideo is considered as one of the safest cities in Latin America and it is very enjoyable to walk through
Ciudad Vieja, have lunch in
Mercado del Puerto and afterwards walk along the beaches of
La Rambla, facing the
River Plate.
Montevideo is relatively small and most of the sights can be seen in one day: the
Cathedral, Palacio Salvo and
Monument to Artigas in
Plaza Independencia,
Puerta de la Ciudadela and
Peatonal Sarandi.
A good choice to stay in Montevideo was the Sheraton, overlooking the River Plate. Unfortunately, it closed in 2021.
For elegant lunching or dining with great views of Montevideo,
Restaurante Arcadia on the 25th floor of the
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel and for great fish
La Posada Don Tiburón in Mercado del Puerto. For a more intimate atmosphere in what was once a Jesuit convent,
La Silenciosa (Ituzaingó, 1430. Tel: 915 9409) in Ciudad Vieja.
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| Art Deco in Plaza Independencia |
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| La Rambla |
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| Monument to Artigas - Plaza Independencia |
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| Palacio Salvo - Plaza Independencia |
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