Montevideo

Montevideo straddles Montevideo Bay on the Río de la Plata in Uruguay’s Montevideo Department, and its sheltered waterfront helped establish the city as the country’s principal port. Ciudad Vieja preserves the compact historic core, where Plaza Independencia marks the meeting point of the old city and the modern centre; nearby, the Teatro Solís has hosted opera, theatre and concerts since the 19th century. The Rambla follows the estuary past beaches, parks and residential barrios, making the waterfront part of everyday urban life rather than a separate resort strip. Montevideo is also a focal point for candombe, the Afro-Uruguayan drumming tradition recognised by UNESCO. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Montevideo and Uruguay’s Río de la Plata coast.

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