• It is not safe to keep your valuables (wallet, mobile phone, keys) in your trouser pocket, especially while walking through the markets.  
• Keep items as close to your body as possible, and zip shut any compartments you place them in.
• Do not disturb any processions during the carnivals by jostling in for a picture.
• Do not break the sequence, while passing around the famous Uruguayan drink, the Mate, in a group as it is considered impolite.
• Do not comment on the Montevideo football team because locals get offended as football is their favourite sport.
• Do not go about complaining about a negative experience you had in any shop since Montevideo being a spread-out capital, people in the same business or otherwise know each well and will not like their friends being spoken of badly. 
• Do not make comparisons between Uruguay and Argentina, because Uruguayans, however chilled out they might be, do not take kindly to these types of discussions.
• If visiting during the offseason, do exercise extreme care while swimming in the ocean, as lifeguards and safety measures are negligible after the peak season is over.
• For long distance travel by bus, book your bus tickets in advance, especially during the peak season.
• If you are planning to rent a car advance online booking would prove to be significantly cheaper than in-country rentals.
• To get an idea of upcoming events in Montevideo over the weekend, grab a copy of the El Pais newspaper and go through the ‘Sabado Show’ section. You can get several details of nightlife activities too.
• Do indulge in the sweetest side of your personality digging into Bizcochos, Medialunas, Torta Alfajor, Masitas, Torta Frita, Dulce de Leche, not necessarily in that order. 

Montevideo’s nightlife follows the traditions of Argentina and Brazil so it’s important to know the correct timing of the pubs and clubs. On weekends, most will be in full swing between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. and the dance floor will be full after 3 a.m. There are a number of clubs between the areas of Cordon and Parque Rodo. Music varies right from Rock n Roll to Uruguayan pop. If you are hungry, there is tapas or empanadas and a good traditional drink to add to the fun is Uvita. Don’t forget Uruguay’s famous Tannat and craft beer. While at El Milongon you get to have dinner and watch international shows, the music bar Hendrix is popular with music lovers.

• Plaza Independencia - Plaza and the soul of the city
• Palacio Salvo - historic, tall, majestic and grand
• Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral - the main Roman Catholic Church in the city
• Teatre Solis - Uruguay's most prominent and illustrious theatre
• National Museum of Visual Art - famed Uruguayan painters at their best
• Mercado Agricola - a 100-year old renovated market with a spectacular array of traditional food items, wines, and souvenirs
• Mercado de Puerto - Bustling old port market 
• Ciudad Vieja - the Old City
• Pocitos, Buceo - beaches where the sun rises and sets beautifully
• La Rambla - 22km long beach promenade
• Rio de la Plata River - the widest river in Uruguay with bountiful nature and wildlife
• Parque Rodo - beautiful landscaped garden and sculptures overlooking the sea
• The Andes Museum - in memory of the Andes plane crash victims
• Museo del Gaucho - Gaucho lifestyle with artifacts like horse gear, silverware, mate and bombillas
• The Montevideo Sign - picture perfect for your photos 
• Carnivals, Parades, and Street Shows

For a mouthful of delights

• Laze, laugh, play or party hard on the beaches. Please.
• Visit the iconic buildings.
• Taste local delicacies.
• Splurge, well, just a little in the casinos.
• Shop for souvenirs and mementos at the Feria de Tristan Narvaja.
• Visit the old fashioned libraries with grand winding staircases.

Take a leisurely walk along the La Rambla.

• Explore the market stalls of Feria de Tristan Narvaja.
• Plan a trip to Parque Rodo.
• Lunch at the eateries in Mercado del Puerto.
• Watch a performance at the Teatre Solis.
• Enjoy a live Tango dance show. 
• Have a helping of the delicious Dulce de Leche ice cream.
• Tuck into Alfajores and Empanadas.
• Visit the Visual Arts Museum and Andes Museum.
• Get a bird's eye view of the entire from the 25th floor of the Palacio Salvo.
• Join the locals and play a game of padball.
• Drink the mate and taste the different beers produced locally. Cheese and wines are not to be missed out in Montevideo.
• Check out the colourful wares on display at the Mercado del Puerto.

• Mate cups
• Leather goods like bags, purses, bottle holders, etc.
• Semi-precious stones
• Jewelry made of seashells
• Delicately engraved bombilla straws
• Wide-brimmed Uruguayan hats
• Woodcraft items
• Antique Poker chips; for those interested, these can be also souvenirs
• Paintings
• Crafts for kids
• Woolen garments made of Merino wool
• Sweet eats like Alfajores or Dulce de Leche