Barrio Sur Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrio Sur
Popular places to visit
Centenario Stadium
Visit the location of the first soccer World Cup, spot historic soccer memorabilia and artefacts or attend concerts by well-known international artists.
Puerto de Montevideo
Explore the waterfront in Montevideo with a trip to Puerto de Montevideo. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Pocitos Beach
Relax on soft golden sand, swim in clean water and visit a museum of naval history at this beach located in one of Montevideo’s most upmarket neighborhoods.
Rambla of Montevideo
You can take time to visit Rambla of Montevideo during your travels to Punta Carretas. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Carrasco Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carrasco Beach during your travels in Montevideo? Visit the casinos and shops in this walkable area.
Salvo Palace
Admire a tower building that combines an eclectic mix of architectural styles and then enjoy spectacular city views from an observation deck.
Activities
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers
Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided
Our pick of the best Barrio Sur Hotel Deals
SUR Hotel
Casa Copada
I have no complaints 🙇♂️
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
Large rooms and good breakfast. 10 am check out is a bummer.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Costanero Hotel Montevideo - MGallery Collection
The view, the breakfast, the sauna, the staff, gorgeous room, location…. Everything is fantastic!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
Good staff, old very old hotel, not very lively, hotel lobby could be so nice but it’s not…hotel needs a full overall upgrade, new everything, rooms are ols, bathroom s worse but clean place and decent service
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Balfers Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Sur
Montevideo Centro
Montevideo Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Auditorio Nacional del Sodre and Salvo Palace.
Palermo
While Palermo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Intendencia Lookout and Ramirez Beach.
Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Montevideo Cabildo and Solis Theater.
Parque Rodó
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Parque Rodó. You might want to make time for a stop at Rambla of Montevideo or Ramirez Beach.
Cordón
While visiting Cordón, you might make a stop by sights like National Library of Uruguay and Espacio Arte Manfredi.
Aguada
If you're spending some time in Aguada, Legislative Palace and Mercado Agricola de Montevideo are top sights worth seeing.
