Prado Travel Guide
Montevideo
Popular places to visit
Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Montevideo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers
Montevideo: Old City Walking Tour with Photographer
Montevideo Highlights: Shared City Tour for Cruise Passengers
Top hotels in Prado
Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World
beautiful hotel, friendly staff, close to beach
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
A bit old
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Balfers Hotel
Room was clean, the window was covered at night there was noise on the street. Secured parking. Breakfast was good, lots of pastries, cold cuts, fruit, yogurt all kinds of coffee. Staff very friendly. Very good location
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
The room is very good, large and good air conditioning. It has electrical outlets near the bed (use Cpap). The spacious bathroom with a shower with good hot water.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Puerto Mercado Hotel
Great location. Room spotlessly clean. Reception staff speak good English and were very helpful. Nice breakfast. A great find and value for money.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
NH Montevideo Columbia
Staff o.k.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Prado
Atahualpa
While Atahualpa isn't home to many top sights, Botanical Garden and Prado Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jacinto Vera
Travellers enjoy Jacinto Vera for its beaches and sporting events. Consider checking out Luis Batlle Berres Monument while you're in the area.
Aguada
If you're spending some time in Aguada, Legislative Palace and Mercado Agricola de Montevideo are top sights worth seeing.
Mercado Modelo–Bolívar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mercado Modelo–Bolívar and surrounding area, you can visit Antel Arena and Grand Central Park Stadium.
Montevideo Centro
Montevideo Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Salvo Palace and Radisson Victoria Plaza Casino.
Tres Cruces
Visitors to Tres Cruces enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Tres Cruces Shopping Center is worth a stop.
