Montevideo Port Market (Mercado del Puerto)
Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Tourist attraction in Montevideo, Uruguay
Visitor information
- Address: Piedras 237, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
- Phone: +598 2916 8410
- Official website: http://www.mercadodelpuerto.com/
People also ask
Where is the port market in Montevideo?
Located in the old town of Montevideo, directly in front of the port, in Ciudad Vieja, the port market is one of the best tourist experiences in the city.
What souvenirs can you buy at Montevideo Market?
Souvenirs. There are plenty of souvenirs to shop for in Montevideo, including highly-polished, semi-precious stones, leather goods and wood craft items. Yerba mate (a South American caffeine drink) mementos, such as delicately engraved bombilla straws (drinking straws), are particular favourites.
Is Montevideo walkable from cruise port?
It's very walkable, and you can get round the central area without a guide easily enough. If you want to see something of the area's wine region, or fancy a trip further afield to historic Colonia de Sacramento or beach resort Punta del Este (and your cruise isn't stopping there), then join an excursion, if offered.
Where is the mercado del puerto market?
The Mercado del Puerto (English: Port Market) is a gastronomic and cultural venue in the Ciudad Vieja neighborhood of Montevideo, Uruguay.