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Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, is South America’s largest city, home to around 1.3 million people, and is becoming a notable tourist hotspot. On April 29, 2025, visitors stroll through Plaza Zabala (Zabala Square) in the city. REUTERS/Martin Varela Umpierrez
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Montevideo boasts beautiful deco-style colonial architecture, art spaces, museums, and a vibrant old town reminiscent of other well-known European cities. On April 30, 2025, the reflection of the Edificio Rex (Rex Building) is caught on another structure in the city. REUTERS/Martin Varela Umpierrez
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On May 9, 2025, guests participate in a Tango Gala at the Teatro Solis (Solis Theatre) in Montevideo, Uruguay. REUTERS/Martin Varela Umpierrez
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Visitors should sample Mate (pronounced MAH-tay), a bitter, caffeinated green tea derived from the yerba mate plant, indigenous to southern Latin America. As shown in the previous image taken at Paseo de los Pescadores (Fisherman’s Walk) along the coastal promenade Presidente Wilson, people fill a gourd with dried leaves and hot water, sipping through a bombilla, which is a metal straw with a filter. Lucinda Elliot reported for Reuters that this drink holds such significance for Uruguayans, including prominent soccer players, that many carry thermoses to refill their gourds at any time. Image courtesy: REUTERS/Martin Varela Umpierrez
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Don’t miss the Tristán Narvaja street market, held exclusively on Sundays. Enjoy watching members of the Cuareim 1080 troupe performing during a parade in Montevideo on May 3, 2025. REUTERS/Martin Varela Umpierrez
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The market stretches over more than 50 blocks in the city center, featuring farmers’ produce, art, and various second-hand items. Due to high import taxes that make manufactured goods costly, locals take recycling and reupholstering seriously, revealed a Reuters feature by Lucinda Elliot. Mate cups are available for purchase at the Tristán Narvaja street market in Montevideo on April 27, 2025. REUTERS/Martin Varela Umpierrez
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On May 3, 2025, members of the Cuareim 1080 troupe participate in a parade in Montevideo. The cost of hot water for your mate thermos at a roadside stall begins at 35 Uruguayan pesos ($0.80), while a scoop of ice cream at La Cigale, a local favorite, starts at around 190 pesos ($4.50). Antonio’s handmade dulce de leche flavor costs 150 pesos ($3.60).
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During the Tango Gala at the Teatro Solis (Solis Theatre) in Montevideo on May 9, 2025, dancers showcase their talents. REUTERS/Martin Varela Umpierrez
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Banners promoting a Tango Gala are displayed at the Teatro Solis (Solis Theatre) in Montevideo on May 9, 2025. REUTERS/Martin Varela Umpierrez.
