About Parque Rodo

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Lots of laid-back lush lawns and a lake near a small castle, which houses a library and a beverage corner, this park is perfect for a day out dating friends and family. A
42-hectare getaway far away from the madding crowd, that is dotted with statues like those of Confucius and Neptune, bang in the middle of a residential neighborhood, beckoning locals and outsiders alike. The lake has boating facilities. In the middle of the park stands the National Museum of Visual Arts with Uruguayan paintings on display and a sculpture garden surrounding it. A stone's throw away is Ramirez Beach with its joyful array of bars and steakhouses from where you get sweeping views of Rio de Plata. Summer here will surprise you with outdoor rock shows and plays in nearby Teatro de Verano.

Must See

  • The lake with boating facilities
  • Montevideo’s only all-woman candombe drumming troupe performing on Sunday evenings
  • A library for children beside the lake
  • Hiring a pedalo and paddling around the tiny lake next to the castle

How to reach

Tres Cruces to Parque Rodo (3.4 km)

By taxi – 4 minutes for 140 - 180 UYU

By Uber- 4 minutes for 75 - 95 UYU

On foot – 33 minutes

Tips

  • Before heading out, keep a tube of sunscreen to use, because the vast open spaces in the park can be pretty hot in the afternoon.
  • Be careful with your stuff, as the crowd there will grow in numbers around noon.
  • It is a wonderful place for kids as they get to enjoy running around on the lawns and playing on the carousels.
  • Do visit the book museum for children.
  • On Sundays, you can dance to the women-only band playing Candombe music. Waiting for the drummers is not advisable as they rarely start as per the schedule.
  • The farmers' fresh produce market is also held on Sundays.
  • An open-air exhibition is usually found in the western part of the park.

Visit Time

Sunday:        2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Monday:       Closed

Tuesday:      Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday:     Closed

Friday:          Closed

Saturday:     3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

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