Shopping in Montevideo

Shopping in Montevideo? Why not? That is actually a great idea if you have some hours to kill. Here are some of the main places for shopping that you can find in Montevideo. Hope that they will be of use for everyone who is planning to travel to Montevideo and is still wondering what to do there.

·        Markets:

The Feria de Tristán Narvaja is a bustling Sunday street market that sprawls for several blocks, starting at the corner of Avenida 18 de Julio and Calle Tristán Narvaja. You'll find everything from second hand clothes to souvenirs to live animals (and much more) on sale.

The Villa Biarritz Fair, on Saturdays until 1500 in Parque Zorilla de San Martín-Ellauri, is an atmospheric market selling local produce and handicrafts. Mercado de los Artesanos, at San José 1312, is another decent crafts market, open most days except Sunday.

·        Shopping Centres

Punta Carretas Shopping at José Ellauri 350 was once a prison but is now the city's largest shopping centre. It houses fashionable shops, a multiplex cinema and restaurants.

Montevideo Shopping Centre on Avenida Luis Alberto de Herrera was the city's first shopping mall, with 180 shops to suit most tastes and budgets.

·        Key Areas

Woollen textiles and wood crafts are good buys that also reflect Uruguay's rural heritage. The shops around Plaza Independencia sell all types of leather, including rabbit, but do check the quality of both the material and the workmanship.

Manos del Uruguay is a not-for-profit cooperative with outlets throughout the city. It combines contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship.

·        Opening Times

Shops in Montevideo are generally open Monday to Friday 09.00 till 09.30-18.00 or 19. 00 and Saturday 09.00-12.00. Small shops tend to close at lunch and even on Saturdays. Larger shopping malls are usually open all week, including evenings.

If you want to enjoy the shopping fever of Montevideo, you have to stay at least a couple of days here. You can stay in one of the Montevideo hotels or some other kind of accommodation in Montevideo. There are either cheap or luxurious hotels in Montevideo – it depends on your savings and wants. The quality of the service in all places of accommodation in Montevideo is excellent and for sure it will meet your expectations.