What can I do in Montevideo outdoors?
It is tempting to cool off, feel free and relaxed in Montevideo, without the presence of crowds. In addition to offering an endless number of cultural proposals, the capital is a meeting point to enjoy moments in the open air. It is even possible to visit neighboring proposals just a few minutes away from each other.
PROMENADE AND PARKS
The capital’s rambla, the access balcony to more than 30 kilometers of coastline, is one of the main attributes of Montevideo and a must-see for its inhabitants, who usually resort to it to bathe, drink mate and take long walks or practice paragliding and surfing on windy days. There are also a lot of green spaces, parks and gardens that offer multiple options in open spaces. For bike lovers, Bike Tours Uruguay, offers different thematic tours that allow you to get to know every corner of the city.
FRIENDSHIP PARK
It is the first inclusive park in Montevideo with universal accessibility, open to the public. It is located in the Villa Dolores neighborhood, on its main avenue: Rivera 3245.
It has just been renovated and has two different areas. A rest area with lots of greenery, with chairs and tables, near a fountain with water. In addition to the sports area, which has a skating rink with a surface of 40 by 20 meters; a space for climbing; an exercise area; a mini basketball court; an area for aerial acrobatics with fabrics; a bocce court (Paralympic sport) and a skateboarding track.
There is also an area for interaction with the environment: in this sector visitors can experience the relationship with the environment and the surroundings, touching the water of the waterfall, playing with soap bubbles or through gardening activities. Visitors can learn more about the Earth and its care, for example by sorting waste.
In the perception sector, the senses are put to the test through games. Musical and auditory perception activities, tactile exploration games, vision, taste and smell experiences. There is no lack of creation: the challenge is to put together the games to be used: board games, puzzles and even musical instruments. There are also plastic arts, drawing and storytelling activities.
A team of professionals and volunteers guides the groups through the different proposals. Learn more
BOTANICAL GARDEN
It is a large green space, free admission, with hundreds of specimens of native and exotic flora that allow you to connect with nature and learn about it. It is an ideal place to have a picnic with your partner, family or friends and enjoy its tranquility in the heart of the Prado neighborhood. Occasionally gastronomic fairs or cultural activities are organized, in addition to classes on botany, agriculture in small areas, among others, and has a playground for children and another for exercise. ¡Learn more!
BIOMAS PARK
Towards the West of Montevideo Biomas is a thematic, didactic and recreational park in an area of more than 10,000 m² that brings together all the landscapes of the world in one place.
The complex is accessible and includes three attractions: Biomas Park, which recreates all the bioclimatic landscapes of the world; Flora Park, where all the ecosystems of Uruguay are represented; and Space Travel, set in a shuttle, the International Space Station and a ship that will transport you on a simulated flight through space. It is located at Camino Manuel Flores 7876 esq. Camino del Jefe, as a reference you must turn off Route 1 150 meters from Route 1 at km 12 and you must book a visit in advance.
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WINERIES
Uruguay is a country of wine tradition and 20 minutes from downtown Montevideo there are already some wineries where you can have a picnic, tour the facilities and learn the secrets of winemaking or even have lunch in their restaurants. Learn more
To cite a few examples Beretta Bodega & Viñedos, located a few kilometers from Route 5 and Route 102 on Camino La Renga 2443 (Melilla), offers a sensory journey through the five senses with a tasting of wines and gastronomic products, as well as a historical tour of the vineyards and its cellar. ¡Conocé más!
For those who cultivate their palate and like to experience new flavors, the Bouza winery and its restaurant at 1,300 meters from kilometer 13.5 of Route 5 is a key point to visit. The various grape varieties with a strong personality – Albariño, Chardonnay, Merlot, Tempranillo and Tannat, among others – can be tasted paired with sophisticated gourmet dishes. In addition, there is a collection of more than 100 classic family cars and a train carriage that add a plus to the tour. Learn more
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NAUTICAL ADVENTURE AND MORE
Visiting the rural establishment LA MACARENA allows you to live a real nautical adventure through the Santa Lucía Wetlands, harvest fruits, go through the native forests to contemplate capybaras and turtles, to mention some of the reasons why this establishment, a stone’s throw away from the capital, is attractive to visit with the family. The establishment has games for children and outdoor attractions such as picturesque pedal boats. Learn more
