Atahualpa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Centenario Stadium
Visit the location of the first soccer World Cup, spot historic soccer memorabilia and artefacts or attend concerts by well-known international artists.
Puerto de Montevideo
Explore the waterfront in Montevideo with a trip to Puerto de Montevideo. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Pocitos Beach
Relax on soft golden sand, swim in clean water and visit a museum of naval history at this beach located in one of Montevideo’s most upmarket neighborhoods.
Rambla of Montevideo
You can take time to visit Rambla of Montevideo during your travels to Punta Carretas. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Carrasco Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carrasco Beach during your travels in Montevideo? Visit the casinos and shops in this walkable area.
Salvo Palace
Admire a tower building that combines an eclectic mix of architectural styles and then enjoy spectacular city views from an observation deck.
Activities
Tourist Bus Discover Montevideo
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
Montevideo Highlights: Shared City Tour for Cruise Passengers
Montevideo Exclusive City Tour Small Group of Cruise Travelers
Our pick of the best Atahualpa Hotel Deals
Cane B&B
The owners of the B&B were extremely kind and helpful. Our flight was delayed and we didn’t arrive until after 11 pm. The owner was there to pick us up at the airport (we requested the shuttle). They helped us with information about the area. Parking is rather small, so it helps to have a small car. ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Costanero Hotel Montevideo - MGallery Collection
Dazzler by Wyndham Montevideo
Large rooms and good breakfast. 10 am check out is a bummer.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
This is a hotel designed/built in the 90’s and you can tell…though it’s maintained well. The beds were comfortable, the staff great, the Olympic size pool - worn - but really good. The WiFi could be better. Other than that, we’ll be back. Especially for the lap swimming!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Balfers Hotel
ibis styles Montevideo Biarritz Hotel
Reasonably good value for an inexpensive hotel.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Atahualpa
Prado
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Prado. You might want to make time for a stop at Prado Park or Rose Garden Meadow.
Aguada
If you're spending some time in Aguada, Legislative Palace and Mercado Agricola de Montevideo are top sights worth seeing.
Mercado Modelo–Bolívar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mercado Modelo–Bolívar and surrounding area, you can visit Antel Arena and Grand Central Park Stadium.
Tres Cruces
Visitors to Tres Cruces enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Tres Cruces Shopping Center is worth a stop.
Montevideo Centro
Montevideo Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Auditorio Nacional del Sodre and Salvo Palace.
Unión
Unión might not have many top sights, but Grand Central Park Stadium and Antel Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
